Architecture - Medical Planner

HOK • Houston, TX

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About The Position

HOK is seeking a Medical Planner to join its Healthcare practice in Houston. The role leads medical planning for complex healthcare facilities, including programming, master planning, design, and medical planning. The Medical Planner works with clients and user groups to understand project requirements, translates clinical and operational needs into functional architectural solutions, and represents the firm nationally as a technical expert. The role also contributes technical expertise to HOK’s firm-wide Healthcare practice and promotes sustainability and Evidence Based Design.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, or equivalent education or experience.
• At least 5 years of prior experience focused on a variety of healthcare projects, including new facilities, additions, renovations, and departments; experience with some large-scale, complex healthcare projects is required.
• LEED credential required within 12 months of employment.
• Advanced knowledge of progressive technical and regulatory requirements for healthcare facility design and fundamental departmental organization and functionality.
• Advanced knowledge of healthcare delivery systems and how design affects public and private spaces, adjacencies, staff and patient flow, support functions, and central plant.
• Advanced knowledge of building codes and healthcare planning guidelines, with the ability to research and apply them in technical documents.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Excellent listening skills and the ability to work in a team environment and meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey medical planning needs to designers and team members.
• Actively completing IDP requirements.
• Basic hand and CAD drafting skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Photoshop, and InDesign for presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare design certification.
• Master’s degree.
• Architecture license.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software such as 3D Studio Max and Viz 2006.
• Knowledge of sustainability and LEED.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical planning expertise to team members and the firm-wide Healthcare practice.
• Translate clinical, operational, and stakeholder requirements into functional, buildable architectural planning solutions.
• Participate in user-group meetings to collect healthcare facility program needs and support technical discussions.
• Develop an understanding of client program requirements, standards, and policies.
• Contribute to schematic design, design development, and construction documentation phases.
• Provide technical knowledge for the design and planning of healthcare facilities of varying sizes.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary work and quality control.
• Develop architectural drawings and prepare or modify documents, elevations, sections, and details.
• Anticipate and resolve technical and design problems in accordance with established standards.
• Communicate planning concepts verbally and through graphic and written reports.
• Keep current with knowledge of medical and healthcare facility design and planning.
• Supervise team members in coordination with project managers; mentor and direct less experienced staff as appropriate.
• Lead project meetings and presentations when needed and keep clients informed of project progress.
• Participate in HOK’s firm-wide Healthcare practice and industry associations.
• Promote sustainability, Evidence Based Design, and internal and external client service.
• Assist with developing project scope, plans, services, and contract materials.
• Explain planning concepts clearly to clients, designers, and project team members.
• Assist with developing, modifying, and reviewing medical planning concepts and solutions.
• Help establish project budgets and milestone schedules with project managers, architects, and engineers.
• Coordinate with consultants to implement medical planning.
• Help develop standard materials describing the Healthcare Group’s portfolio, systems, processes, and people.
• Prepare 2D and 3D presentation and design drawings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level