Architecture - Medical Planner
About The Position
HOK is seeking a Medical Planner to lead medical planning efforts for complex healthcare facilities. The role provides programming, master planning, design, and medical planning expertise; works with clients and user groups to understand project needs; and represents HOK nationally as a technical expert. The position contributes to the firm-wide healthcare practice and promotes sustainability, Evidence Based Design, and strong internal and external client service. The Medical Planner develops and communicates planning concepts, coordinates project disciplines and quality control, prepares architectural and presentation documentation, and works with project teams and consultants to implement medical planning. The position may lead project meetings and presentations, supervise or mentor team members, and assist with project scopes, budgets, schedules, and client briefings.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare design certification preferred.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Architecture license preferred.
- LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical planning expertise to team members and the firm-wide healthcare practice.
- Participate in user-group meetings to collect healthcare facility program needs and assist with technical aspects of discussions.
- Develop an understanding of clients’ program requirements, standards, and policies.
- Provide technical knowledge for the design and planning of healthcare facilities of various sizes.
- Coordinate project disciplines and quality control.
- Develop architectural drawings to communicate planning concepts for project documentation and construction.
- Prepare and modify architectural documents, including elevations, sections, and details.
- Anticipate and develop solutions to technical and design problems in accordance with established standards.
- Communicate planning concepts verbally and through graphic and written reports.
- Seek new knowledge in the design and planning of medical and healthcare facilities.
- Supervise team members in conjunction with project managers; mentor and direct less experienced staff as appropriate.
- Lead project meetings and presentations as needed and keep clients adequately briefed on project progress.
- Participate in the firm-wide Healthcare practice and industry associations.
- Promote sustainability and Evidence Based Design principles, and foster internal and external client service.
- Assist with developing project scope, plans, services, and contract materials.
- Translate planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients, designers, and project team members.
- Assist with the design development, modification, and review of medical planning concepts and solutions.
- Assist in establishing project budgets and milestone schedules with project managers, architects, and project engineers.
- Coordinate with consultants to implement medical planning.
- Assist in developing standard materials describing the Healthcare Group’s portfolio, systems, processes, and people.
- Prepare 2D and 3D presentation and design drawings.
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment.
- 10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays.
- A minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off, with a cash-out option.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Free mental wellness resources.
- Life and AD&D coverage.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Fertility coverage.
- 401(k) matching contributions and retirement-planning guidance.
- Financial support and study preparation for licensure exams.
- CEU credit opportunities.
- Mentorship programs.
- Paid professional memberships.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
