Medical Planner

SmithGroup•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$99,000 - $116,000•Hybrid

About The Position

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and create a more resilient future. The Los Angeles office of SmithGroup is looking for a Medical Planner to join our team. Working with us, you will: Lead medical planning efforts for healthcare projects and work with the project team in the development of projects under the direction of a Senior Planner. Work with the design and planning lead to develop and detail building systems and components, beginning in schematic design through construction documents. Contribute to the schematic design of projects and be responsible for functional aspects of the proposed solutions. Collaborate and coordinate with designers, project architects, specialty consultants and engineers in the production of drawings and specifications. Conduct analyses of long-term healthcare facility needs and develop solutions involving construction of new facilities and major rehabs of existing facilities. Specialize in medical facility planning, programming, medical equipment planning, process mapping and report writing. Function as client leader/project planner, responsible for meeting budget criteria and maintaining project schedules for a variety of projects; and be responsible for leading the planning effort for a variety of healthcare projects.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
Minimum 7 years of architectural experience in the healthcare market.
Excellent design/ planning ability and the potential to generate a variety of options for the layout of departmental spaces, healthcare facilities and campuses.
High proficiency with graphic programs, such as Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.

Nice To Haves

LEED AP and Architectural Registration preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead medical planning efforts for healthcare projects and work with the project team in the development of projects under the direction of a Senior Planner.
Work with the design and planning lead to develop and detail building systems and components, beginning in schematic design through construction documents.
Contribute to the schematic design of projects and be responsible for functional aspects of the proposed solutions.
Collaborate and coordinate with designers, project architects, specialty consultants and engineers in the production of drawings and specifications.
Conduct analyses of long-term healthcare facility needs and develop solutions involving construction of new facilities and major rehabs of existing facilities.
Specialize in medical facility planning, programming, medical equipment planning, process mapping and report writing.
Function as client leader/project planner, responsible for meeting budget criteria and maintaining project schedules for a variety of projects; and be responsible for leading the planning effort for a variety of healthcare projects.

Benefits

flexible scheduling
a hybrid work environment
3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off
8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off!
medical, dental, and vision coverage
wellbeing resources
paid parental leave
a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options
401(k) program with employer matching
tuition reimbursement program
one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities
performance-based bonus each year