Medical Planner

Common And Baseline Responsibilities

Understands and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.

Provides master planning, design, and related medical architecture expertise. Collaborates with members of the healthcare group to design a project that meets the firm’s commitment to design, quality, schedules, client needs, financial budget, and time table.

Aids the client in determining goals and objectives of the healthcare facility through a clear programming process. Assists in the production of an architectural program for clients.

Actively participates on team in order to carry out the goals and objectives of the project and communicates with team members in a timely manner.

Participates in marketing proposals and interviews. Prepares alternate design solutions for consideration based on client’s long-range plan during the master planning and design phases.

Supports team members with schematic design phase. Provides room and departmental layouts and assists in the selection of building systems.

Aids in the inclusion of program requirements during the construction document phase. Assists in the evaluation of existing facilities.

Supports data collection through interviews, focus groups, end-user surveys, observation, and post occupancy evaluation. Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.

Participates and collaborates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups. Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance.

Mentors staff. Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants.

High-Level Summary Of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills And Certifications

• Proficiencies BIM
• Building codes
• Site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
• Field measurements
• Life safety requirements
• Specifications
• Construction contract administration
• Construction Techniques
• Knowledge of LEAN concepts or accredited
• OSPHD knowledge (CA specific)
• Certificate of Need (varies by state)
• Functional design Software
• Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
• Advanced Revit
• Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
• Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
• Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
• Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop

Licensure/Certifications/Education

• Position requires a professional degree in architecture, or related discipline
• 4 years of Healthcare experience required
• Professional architectural license preferred
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• ACHA Accreditation Preferred