Senior Healthcare Planner

We are a comprehensive design company providing architecture, interior design, MEP engineering, and consulting on medical equipment planning and technology. Our clientele spans healthcare, higher education, government, and commercial sectors nationwide. We bring a wealth of diversified expertise to each project we undertake.

Flexible work hours
Generous PTO accrual rate
9 paid holidays annually
Competitive salaries
Life, health, dental & vision coverage
401(k) plan
Career growth
Company-paid continuing education & professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate expertise in clinical processes, coding standards, guidelines, and best practices across major inpatient and outpatient departments to lead hospital and clinic design and planning effectively.
• Stay informed about current trends in healthcare delivery, innovative strategic planning approaches, and the impact of emerging technologies in medical equipment and communication.
• Collaborate with clients to define the goals and objectives of healthcare facilities.
• Develop functional space programs and planning strategies based on patient volume and facility requirements.
• Work closely with end users to outline process flows, identify critical adjacencies, and formulate design solutions tailored to their needs.
• Lead healthcare planning efforts from the Concept phase through Design Development, ensuring design and technical solutions meet quality control and interdisciplinary coordination standards.
• Partner with architects, interior designers, and project managers to deliver cohesive and integrated designs.
• Oversee planning team deliverables in alignment with the overall project schedule, working closely with project managers.
• Guide, supervise, and mentor junior planners and support staff, fostering professional growth in collaboration with project managers.
• Contribute to the advancement of firm-wide healthcare practices by developing and refining standards and guidelines.
• Participate in marketing efforts, including proposal development and client interviews.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required, with 10–15+ years of healthcare planning experience, emphasizing clinical planning leadership and a strong understanding of architectural design and code requirements.
• Proven experience leading architectural programming and healthcare planning processes, including the development of strategic campus master plans, departmental master plans, and operationally reflective departmental floor plans.
• Demonstrated success in facilitating Clinical User Group meetings to build consensus and support effective decision-making.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Revit, and Bluebeam is required.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to work collaboratively in a team environment, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively both in writing and orally.
• Demonstrated creativity, passion, and enthusiasm for healthcare facility design and planning, with a commitment to continuous learning.
• Exceptional presentation, communication, team-building, and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to perform all essential duties efficiently and effectively.
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to make decisive and effective decisions.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and the ability to apply them effectively.
• Outstanding coaching and consulting skills, with self-assurance and the ability to tailor content and interactions to suit the audience’s needs.