Senior Manager, Design

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design development process for all capital and renovation projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, user needs, and project scope from schematic design through construction documentation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, including architecture, interiors, and engineering, to ensure cohesive, functional, and compliant design solutions.
• Conduct formal design reviews at key project milestones to ensure adherence to healthcare codes, ADA, FGI Guidelines, and internal design standards.
• Translate programmatic and operational needs into effective design strategies by engaging with user groups, clinical stakeholders, and planning teams.
• Ensure consistency in design quality across all projects by upholding institutional standards for architecture, finishes, furniture, and building systems.
• Support consultant management, including participation in selection processes, defining scopes of work, and evaluating performance throughout the design phase.
• Collaborate with project managers and planners to validate design feasibility, budget alignment, and constructability during early project phases.
• Identify and resolve design conflicts proactively, ensuring that design intent is maintained while accommodating technical and operational constraints.
• Promote innovation and evidence-based design, incorporating best practices in healthcare environments, sustainability, and patient-centered care.
• Mentor junior design staff and contribute to professional development, fostering a culture of design excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in architecture or a related field required. Masters degree is preferred.
• EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 10 years of experience in architectural or interior design, with at least 5 years in healthcare or institutional settings.
• LICENSURE: Applicant must be a licensed architect.
• SPECIAL SKILLS: Design Leadership, Technical Expertise, Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Project Coordination.