Principal Health Planner

About the role

This individual is responsible for project team leadership for the pursuit and delivery of Health projects with a primary focus on facility and departmental planning of health and research facilities, as well as the aesthetic solution and overall design for projects that are large and/or complex in nature.

Responsibilities

• Project team leadership for Health projects
• Facility and departmental planning of health and research facilities
• Aesthetic solution and overall design for large and/or complex projects
• Initiate schematic designs/plans with responsibility for the preparation of presentation drawings, models and narratives
• Coordination of all disciplines related to the building design and healthcare planning
• Represent the firm by participating as a key member of the business development team in presentations to prospective clients
• Provide guidance to other designers and work with the various engineering disciplines throughout the schematic and design development phases

Requirements

• Master's degree in Architecture
• 20 years' experience in health architecture and planning
• Extensive knowledge and experience of health architecture planning and design
• Deeply understands health facility operations, life safety codes, MEP & structural implications/requirements, and health standards (FGI, JACHO, etc.)
• Obtained advanced credentials such as ACHA, EDAC, LEED, Lean Six Sigma
• Strong computer skills (AutoCAD, REVIT, Rhino, Blue Beam)
• Participates in relevant community activities to promote firm’s vision and values

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture
• 15 years related experience
• Minimum 7 years project management experience
• Registered Architect
• Experience with large-scale projects
• Ability to lead a team on projects and make client presentations
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)
• Extensive knowledge and experience within the local and regional market
• Strong team leadership, mentoring, motivational/organizational and people skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel

Skills

• Strong project management and leadership skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, REVIT, Rhino, and Blue Beam
• Knowledge of health facility operations, life safety codes, MEP & structural implications/requirements, and health standards (FGI, JACHO, etc.)
• Ability to coordinate with various engineering disciplines
• Effective communication and presentation skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Health Planning