Healthcare Planner -Architecture

Resourcing Edge•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•Remote

About The Position

OneDigital | Resourcing Edge has partnered with The DesignGroup, an award-winning architecture firm with a growing healthcare practice, to hire a remote Healthcare Planner. The position requires monthly travel to Ohio, and the posting describes remote work with 25%+ travel schedules and half-day Fridays. The Healthcare Planner provides leadership to clients and the internal DesignGroup team, and gives design direction for healthcare project planning, design, and documentation, with a focus on facility programming and master planning through schematic design. As a thought leader, the planner works with other planners and designers to apply industry best practices and emerging trends. The role also serves as account manager for selected customers, maintaining relationships during active projects and when no projects are underway.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in and commitment to healthcare programming, planning, and design.
Demonstrated ability to develop facility programs and designs in compliance with client needs and industry best practices.

Nice To Haves

Registered Architect is highly preferred.
ACHA certification preferred.
LEED AP preferred.
EDAC preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead a project and perform the necessary work from the master plan phase through design development.
Perform all aspects of facility programming and planning.
Assess existing conditions and coordinate with engineers.
Research and assess zoning and building codes.
Assess service-line volumes and translate findings into a functional and space program.
Conduct stakeholder interviews.
Develop master plan options, including phasing.
Create written and graphic documentation to communicate master plan concepts, independently and in support of other planning staff.
Develop schematic plans based on healthcare-specific design and equipment requirements.
Contribute to and influence site design in coordination with Landscape Design.
Contribute to and influence exterior building design in coordination with the Designer.
Contribute to and influence building interiors in coordination with the Interior Designer.
Lead design input meetings with users and stakeholders.
Assist in developing cost estimates and schedules.
Assist in developing and maintaining programming, planning, and cost-estimating databases and other standards.
Provide leadership to clients and the internal DesignGroup team, and give design direction for healthcare project planning, design, and documentation.
Work with other planners and designers to apply industry best practices and emerging trends.
Manage ongoing customer relationships with selected customers during project work and when no projects are underway.