Medical Planner

Perkins&Will•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Perkins&Will Seattle is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Medical Planner to join a highly collaborative and dynamic Healthcare team with opportunities for growth. The ideal individual will have a minimum 8 years of experience in medical planning and a self-starter with strong project architect skills. Professionals with experience in highly technical projects and a strong interest in healthcare are welcome to apply.

Requirements

8+ years of professional work experience
Position requires a professional degree in architecture, or related discipline
Professional architectural license preferred
Healthcare experience
LEED GA within 6 months of hire
Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
ACHA Accreditation Preferred
Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
Advanced Revit
Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
BIM
Building codes
Site analysis
Preliminary design studies
Contract documents
Field measurements
Life safety requirements
Specifications
Construction contract administration
Construction Techniques
Knowledge of LEAN concepts or accredited Functional design

Responsibilities

Understands and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
Provides master planning, design, and related medical architecture expertise.
Collaborates with members of the healthcare group to design a project that meets the firm’s commitment to design, quality, schedules, client needs, financial budget, and time table.
Assists the client in determining goals and objectives of the healthcare facility through a clear programming process.
Assists in the production of an architectural program for clients.
Actively participates on team in order to carry out the goals and objectives of the project and communicates with team members in a timely manner.
Participates in marketing proposals and interviews.
Prepares alternate design solutions for consideration based on client’s long-range plan during the master planning and design phases.
Supports team members with schematic design phase.
Provides room and departmental layouts and assists in the selection of building systems.
Assists in the inclusion of program requirements during the construction document phase.
Assists in the evaluation of existing facilities.
Manages, develops, and facilitates data collection through interviews, focus groups, end-user surveys, observation, and post occupancy evaluation.
Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
Participates and collaborates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance.
Mentors staff.
Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants.