Healthcare Planner, PDC

Emory Healthcare•Tucker, GA

1d•$50 - $61•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director for Planning & Design, the Healthcare Planner provides healthcare planning services in a collaborative and communicative manner in support of Emory Healthcare's construction planning function. This includes capital and non-capital construction planning, balancing functionality of space and consideration for high quality, modern interior design. The Healthcare Planner supports project planning, programming, and design efforts for construction projects, working to maintain consistent architectural goals and promote Emory Healthcare's mission and objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in architecture, healthcare architecture, interior design, space planning, or a related field.
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a related field, experience in healthcare is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and support teams.

Nice To Haves

American Institute of Architects (AIA) Licensure, or Registered Architect
International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Licensure
LEED Qualification
4. Evidence-Based Design Accreditation & Certification (EDAC)
Lean Black Belt/Six Sigma

Responsibilities

Collaborating with the Director of Planning & Design and other stakeholders to support project planning, programming, and design efforts for construction projects.
Helps to develop and guide projects, ensuring that they are executed by focusing on the following principles: cost effectiveness, quality, safety, code compliance, schedule, and Emory Healthcare's planning, design and construction procedures, while meeting program requirements.
Provides services for and reviews planning, design, construction, and renovation of healthcare projects that are consistent with related design guidelines, master plan(s), and design approval processes.
In support of the Director for Planning & Design, the Healthcare Planner provides FGI analysis to enable project prioritization for the Emory Healthcare capital planning process.
Maintains focus on concurrent projects in various stages of construction.
Informs Emory Healthcare's planning, design and construction guidelines, policies, procedures, programs and services to consistently encourage and demonstrate action in fulfillment of Emory Healthcare's planning, design and construction initiatives.
Partners to develop, maintain, and update Emory's design and construction standards.
Stays abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in healthcare facility design and construction, and integrates innovative solutions into planning and design processes.
Ensures compliance with all relevant codes, regulations, and standards governing healthcare facility design and construction, including ADA, NFPA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission requirements.
Responsible for informing and maintaining goals to meet project budgets and scheduling, including milestone identifications and deadlines, as well as managing the logistics and the potential impact of projects on Emory Healthcare.
Facilitates and/or coordinates design efforts, communication, decision making and problem solving between project owners, Facilities Management, construction team, architects, designers and other project stakeholders.
Conducts discovery phase and design phase meetings, reviews bids, and makes award of contract recommendations to leadership.
Assists in the preparation of pre schematic Discovery Packages, technical, bidding and contractual documents, collaborates with project managers to establish project budgets and costs.
Participates in selecting project consultants.
Assists in providing cost benefit analysis of physical investments related to compliance of design guidelines and master plan(s) and suggested value-added modifications related to availability.
Fosters collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams, including clinical staff, operations managers, architects, engineers, and contractors, to ensure the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget.
Works closely with other Emory departments in stewardship of the physical plant, ensuring the effective use of resources in the maintenance, preservation, and creation of the physical environment.
Fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within EHC PDC.
Identifies potential risks and obstacles to project success and develops proactive mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions, resolve issues, and achieve project objectives.
Conducts post-project evaluations.
Prepares and maintains accurate, coherent, timely and auditable project records and various departmental files.
Additional Duties as Assigned