Sr, Healthcare Planner PDC

Emory•Atlanta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Healthcare Planner is responsible for leading project planning, programming, and design efforts for construction projects within Emory Healthcare. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure projects are cost-effective, high-quality, safe, code-compliant, and adhere to established procedures. The planner will provide expertise in FGI Guidelines, regulatory compliance, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of healthcare design trends. Additionally, the role involves managing project budgets, schedules, logistics, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to ensure successful project outcomes and continuous improvement within the Planning, Design & Construction (PDC) department.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in architecture, healthcare architecture, interior design, space planning, or a related field.
Five (5) to seven (7) years related experience required.
Three (3) years in healthcare preferred.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and support teams.
Strong knowledge of healthcare planning principles, facility programming, and clinical workflow optimization.
In-depth understanding of FGI Guidelines and current healthcare design and construction standards.
Skilled in facilitating multidisciplinary planning sessions, design charrettes, and stakeholder decision-making.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills for evaluating design options, risk scenarios, and planning tradeoffs.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in architecture, healthcare architecture, interior design, space planning, or a related field.
American Institute of Architects (AIA) Licensure, or Registered Architect
American College of Healthcare Architects Board Certified Architect (AHCA).
International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Licensure
LEED Qualification
Evidence-Based Design Accreditation & Certification (EDAC)
Lean Black Belt/Six Sigma

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the Director of Planning & Design and other stakeholders to lead project planning, programming, and design efforts for construction projects.
Develops and guides projects with an emphasis on cost effectiveness, quality, safety, code compliance, schedule, and adherence to Emory Healthcare's planning, design, and construction procedures.
Provides services for and reviews the planning, design, construction, and renovation of healthcare projects to ensure alignment with design guidelines, master plans, and established design approval processes.
Facilitates and/or leads design efforts, communication, decision-making, and problem solving between project owners, Facilities Management, architects, designers, construction teams, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Leads preparation of pre-schematic Discovery Packages, technical specifications, bidding documents, and contractual materials.
Collaborates with healthcare planners and project managers to establish project budgets and costs.
Leads and recommends project consultants and external design teams in collaboration with EHC PDC members.
Conducts discovery and design phase meetings, reviews bids, and makes award-of-contract recommendations to leadership.
Serves as a resource to Healthcare Planners through mentorship, education, and guidance on applying FGI guidelines.
Provides FGI analysis in support of project prioritization for the Emory Healthcare capital planning process.
Maintains up-to-date knowledge on changes to FGI requirements and emerging developments in healthcare planning and design.
Ensures compliance with all relevant codes, regulations, and standards governing healthcare design and construction, including ADA, NFPA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission requirements.
Assumes a leadership role in developing and maintaining Emory's design and construction standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Assists in conducting cost-benefit analysis related to compliance with design guidelines, master plans, and value-added modifications.
Responsible for creating and maintaining goals to meet project budgets, schedules, milestones, and deadlines.
Manages project logistics and identifies potential impacts of ongoing and future projects across Emory Healthcare.
Maintains accurate, coherent, timely, and auditable project records and departmental documentation.
Identifies potential project risks and obstacles, developing proactive mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure project success.
Maintains focus on concurrent projects in various stages of planning, design, and construction.
Conducts post-project evaluations and site tours, documenting design outcomes and identifying opportunities for future improvement.
Fosters collaborative relationships with clinical teams, operations managers, architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project success.
Works closely with other Emory departments to support stewardship of the physical plant and ensure effective resource utilization.
Encourages a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within EHC PDC.
Facilitates communication and alignment among all project participants, ensuring timely decision-making and adherence to project goals.
Stays abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in healthcare facility design and construction.
Integrates innovative solutions into planning and design processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes.
Monitors the implementation of design solutions across Emory Healthcare to inform future planning strategies and improve systemwide design consistency.
Performs additional duties as assigned.