Healthcare Planner

Essential Functions

This candidate must be capable of initiating the design effort from programming and concept design through construction administration.

• Work with firm Principals and specialized planners to generate programmatic relationships that foster building configurations of great utility and design innovation incorporating current best practices in the healthcare industry.
• Create buildings which serve the client’s needs and respond to their desired image, space, and aesthetic.
• Assist in developing the client’s understanding of certain relevant design issues.
• Develop the building design by testing it in relation to codes and other issues as they emerge.
• Articulate design principles to help govern the detailing phase of the project. Author and/or closely supervise details critical to the design concept. Lead presentation of design concepts.
• Organize, plan and lead the design efforts of a multi-disciplinary team. Foster collaborate with the engineering disciplines (inclusive of civil and landscape) and Interiors in order to insure a consistent development of the project towards the design concepts established in earlier phases.
• Be the primary client liaison, for the design and contractual matters.
• Other Duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Architecture
• Registered Architect in at least one state with suitable credentials for registration in other states
• Professional Certifications: EDAC, LEED AP certification/ accreditations desirable
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch-Up, etc.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent presentation, verbal, written and graphic communication skills. Ability to react quickly to issues while fostering a collaborative environment is a must.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in Healthcare Design and Planning
• Local Healthcare experience is a plus, but not required
• Ability to lead clinical user group meetings
• Familiarity with LEAN concepts is encouraged