Medical Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Award-winning architecture firm that is reputably one of the best places to work in Los Angeles & San Diego, earning California's Design Firm of the Year, is seeking a Medical Planner to join their growing Los Angeles or San Diego studio.

Over 30 years of practice, this 150 person-firm is nationally recognized in programming, planning + design for the healthcare, science & technology, higher education, K-12, and civic sectors. The firm's expertise includes transformative projects for schools of medicine and the health professions, advanced research and teaching laboratories, leading-edge museums and civic landmarks, tech-offices, and innovative clinical facilities on higher ed, healthcare and urban campuses. The team is actively seeking talented Architects with a passion and expertise in healthcare project types.

Candidates should have the following skill-set :

Passion for the complexities of healthcare architecture & medical planning

Ability to work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment

Ability to organize and lead occupant / user meetings

Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize

Strong interpersonal skills

Creative problem solving

Strong verbal, written and graphic communication skills

Ability to lead and mentor others in execution of healthcare projects

• Possesses ability and exposure to program and plan healthcare facilities and collaborates with user groups, departments, and hospital administration.

Works with Principal in the development and analysis of the client’s building program to clearly communicate with the project team for all project phases.

Works closely with doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel to reach consensus on concepts to address space needs.

Demonstrates credible knowledge of current healthcare planning and programming concepts.

Conducts research and analyses of space utilization, determines space requirements for expanding, and creates solutions to meet evolving needs.

Works closely with project managers, contractors, and consultants to implement design concepts through project completion.

Represents the Principal in maintaining positive client relationships.

Contributes to and assists Principals as appropriate in the marketing of assigned projects including development of proposals and possible participation in client interviews.

Utilizes past experience and technical knowledge to monitor the quality of drawings produced, coaching as appropriate.

Keeps current on new methodologies related to healthcare design, planning, sustainability, LEAN, and evidence-based design principles.

Works with Healthcare Practice Group leaders in the development and implementation of annual goals and objectives.

Utilizes expertise and shares knowledge with colleagues and mentors junior staff members on healthcare planning concepts.

Experience and knowledge in the following :

Building codes and agency requirements (HCAI, DSA, etc.)

Building engineering systems and coordination with consultants

Working with contractors / trades in collaborative delivery

Development and QA / QC of contract documentation (drawings and specifications)

Qualifications

Preferred candidates will have :

Minimum of 10 years of experience with the planning, design, coordination, and documentation of healthcare projects preferred

Experience working within a large in-house team-based structure and ability to lead coordination efforts with a variety of consultants

Extensive experience with client interaction and external project team management

Proficient in Revit / BIM production for large scale buildings

Bachelors and / or Masters Degree in Architecture required

Professional license preferred, license within the State of California preferred

LEED-AP BD+C preferred

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