Senior Medical Planner

Perkins&Will

The Role

Overview

Lead healthcare master planning and design, overseeing all project phases and client collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

  • data collection
  • building massing
  • program integration
  • volume projections
  • master planning
  • layout design

Tasks

-Manages, develops, and facilitates data collection through interviews, focus groups, end-user surveys, observation, and post occupancy evaluation. -Works directly with senior designer to size and mass the building -Oversees the inclusion of program requirements during the construction document phase. -Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants. -Develops healthcare operational volume projections and understands hospital operations. -Responsible for leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency and expertise while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design. -Participates in marketing proposals and interviews. -Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual. -Manages production of an architectural program for clients. -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 timetable. -Provides leadership in order to carry out the goals and objectives of the project and communicates with team members in a timely manner. -Supports team members with schematic design phase and is responsible for all functional aspects of the proposed solutions. -Develops room and departmental layouts and assists in the selection of building systems. -Mentors staff. -Participates and collaborates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups. -Partners with client in determining goals and objectives of the healthcare facility through a clear programming process. -Executes alternate design solutions for consideration based on client’s long-range plan during the master planning and design phases. -Evaluates existing facilities.

Requirements

  • advanced revit
  • rhino
  • grasshopper
  • architectural license
  • leed ga
  • 15 years

What You Bring

-Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance. -Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper -Professional degree in architecture, or related discipline -Solid understanding of healthcare project delivery -Advanced Revit -Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software -Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite -LEED GA or within 6 months of hire -Minimum 15 years of architectural experience in healthcare facilities planning. Primary emphasis on healthcare master planning, conceptual design, and proven front-end client interface -Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop -Professional architectural license -Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay -Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation -ACHA Accreditation Preferred

The Company

About Perkins&Will

-Known for its collaborative approach, the firm combines diverse expertise in architecture, urban design, and planning. -Their work spans across sectors, with standout projects in education, healthcare, and commercial spaces. -The firm's design philosophy prioritizes sustainable, innovative, and context-sensitive solutions. -Notable projects include cutting-edge educational facilities, large-scale urban redevelopment plans, and transformative civic buildings. -With offices in major cities globally, Perkins&Will is recognized for its impact on the modern urban landscape. -The firm has earned a reputation for blending bold design with functionality and a keen attention to community needs.

Sector Specialisms

Academic Medical Centers

Academic Research

Ambulatory Care

Aquatics

Arenas

Athletic Sports Performance

Aviation

Behavioral Health

Branded Environments: Higher Education

Branded Environments: Showrooms and Innovation Centers

Branded Environments: Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment

Branded Environments: Workplace

Corporate and Commercial

Cultural and Civic

Federal

Healthcare

Healthcare Workplace

K-12 Education

Workplace Strategy

Advisory Services: Athletics Master Planning

Advisory Services: Change Management

Advisory Services: Data Model and Dashboard Services

Advisory Services: Healthcare

Advisory Services: Healthcare Workplace

Advisory Services: K-12

Advisory Services: Offerings

Advisory Services: Workplace Strategy