Architecture - Medical Planner

HOK Human Resources • Houston, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

HOK is seeking a Medical Planner to join its Healthcare practice in Houston. The role leads medical planning efforts 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 serves as a technical expert for the firm. The role also contributes to project delivery, team coordination, client communication, mentoring, and the firm-wide Healthcare practice. Travel and overtime may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent education or experience.
• At least 5 years of experience focused on a variety of healthcare projects, including new facilities, additions, renovations, departments, and some large-scale complex healthcare projects.
• 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 ability to research, apply, and incorporate them into technical documents.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Ability to lead planning deliverables across different scales of healthcare projects.
• Ability to work in a team environment and meet deadlines effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey medical planning needs to designers and other team members.
• Actively completing IDP requirements.
• Basic hand and CAD drafting skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Photoshop, InDesign, and MS 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 HOK’s 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 assist with technical meeting matters.
• Develop an understanding of client program requirements, standards, and policies.
• Contribute to project execution during schematic design, design development, and construction document phases.
• Provide technical knowledge for healthcare facilities of various sizes.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary work and quality control.
• Develop architectural drawings and prepare or modify architectural 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.
• Seek new knowledge in healthcare facility design and planning.
• Supervise team members in coordination with project managers; potentially mentor and direct less experienced staff.
• Potentially lead project meetings and presentations and keep clients informed about project progress.
• Participate in the firm-wide Healthcare practice and industry associations.
• Promote sustainability and Evidence Based Design principles and foster strong internal and external client service.
• Assist with project scope, plans, services, and contract processes.
• Explain planning concepts clearly to clients, designers, and project team members.
• Assist in developing, modifying, and reviewing medical planning concepts and solutions.
• Assist with project budgets and milestone schedules in coordination 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.
• At least 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, investment options, and free retirement-planning guidance.
• Financial support and study preparation for licensure exams.
• CEU credit opportunities.
• Mentorship programs.
• Paid professional memberships.

What This Job Offers

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