Medical Planner

• Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants.
• Supports team members with schematic design phase.
• Manages, develops, and facilitates data collection through interviews, focus groups, end-user surveys, observation, and post occupancy evaluation.
• Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Assists the client in determining goals and objectives of the healthcare facility through a clear programming process.
• Actively participates on team in order to carry out the goals and objectives of the project and communicates with team members in a timely manner.
• 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 time table.
• Assists in the production of an architectural program for clients.
• Provides master planning, design, and related medical architecture expertise.
• Participates in marketing proposals and interviews.
• Provides room and departmental layouts and assists in the selection of building systems.
• Prepares alternate design solutions for consideration based on client’s long-range plan during the master planning and design phases.
• Participates and collaborates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Assists in the evaluation of existing facilities.
• Assists in the inclusion of program requirements during the construction document phase.
• Mentors staff.

Location: Available in New York City and Philadelphia

• Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
• Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
• Advanced Revit
• Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance.
• OSPHD knowledge (CA specific)
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
• Certificate of Need (varies by state)
• Understands and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
• Position requires a professional degree in architecture, or related discipline
• Professional architectural license or 25 years of experience in the design profession preferred
• Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
• 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
• Construction Techniques
• ACHA Accreditation Preferred
• Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
• Knowledge of LEAN concepts or accredited

• Life safety requirements