Medical Planner

Perkins&Will•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Perkins&Will San Francisco 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 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. We are seeking a Medical Planner to help design a better world.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in medical planning
Strong project architect skills
Experience in highly technical projects
Strong interest in healthcare
Professional degree in architecture, or related discipline
Professional architectural license or 25 years of experience in the design profession preferred
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 OSPHD knowledge (CA specific)
Certificate of Need (varies by state)

Nice To Haves

Experience in highly technical projects
Strong interest in healthcare
Professional architectural license
25 years of experience in the design profession
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

Responsibilities

Understand and consistently execute 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.
Provide master planning, design, and related medical architecture expertise.
Collaborate 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 timetable.
Assist the client in determining goals and objectives of the healthcare facility through a clear programming process.
Assist in the production of an architectural program for clients.
Actively participate on team in order to carry out the goals and objectives of the project and communicates with team members in a timely manner.
Participate in marketing proposals and interviews.
Prepare alternate design solutions for consideration based on client’s long-range plan during the master planning and design phases.
Support team members with schematic design phase.
Provide room and departmental layouts and assists in the selection of building systems.
Assist in the inclusion of program requirements during the construction document phase.
Assist in the evaluation of existing facilities.
Manage, develop, and facilitate data collection through interviews, focus groups, end-user surveys, observation, and post occupancy evaluation.
Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
Participate and collaborate in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
Demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance.
Mentor staff.
Coordinate effectively with partners and consultants.