Project Healthcare Planner

Ballinger • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ballinger is seeking a forward-thinking Project Healthcare Planner to join its design team and collaborate with clients to create places for healing. The planner will lead the planning and design of healthcare facilities, shaping environments to enhance patient care, staff efficiency, and operational performance. Projects range from campus master planning and strategic renovations to ground-up hospitals and ambulatory care sites. The role calls for healthcare planning expertise, creative problem-solving, leadership, and strong communication skills.

The position is based at Ballinger’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania headquarters, with three days per week on-site and a flexible hybrid schedule. Ballinger describes itself as an integrated design-led architecture and engineering practice focused on creating functional, exceptional environments for people whose work changes lives.

Requirements

• Professional degree in Architecture, Architecture+Health, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Healthcare Planning, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of healthcare planning or related healthcare project experience.
• Proven experience and knowledge in healthcare facility planning and design.
• Strong understanding of healthcare delivery models, patient and staff flow, and medical technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and collaborate with project teams.
• Ability to anticipate project needs and deliver innovative solutions.
• Commitment to quality, client satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
• Strong project management skills, including prioritizing tasks, managing time effectively, and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and client management skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Proficiency with design and documentation tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Suites, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning for hospitals, clinics, and complex healthcare facilities.
• Partner with clients to identify project goals, analyze needs, and develop tailored design solutions.
• Translate programmatic requirements into functional, efficient, and innovative architectural concepts.
• Develop and lead schematic designs, including preparing drawings, models, and presentations.
• Ensure designs align with applicable codes, regulations, and healthcare industry best practices.
• Serve as the primary client liaison for design and planning matters.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to help ensure design concepts are implemented.
• Work with firm leadership and foster a collaborative design environment.
• Participate in business development, including client presentations and proposals.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify healthcare design trends, best practices, and innovations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and prescription benefits.
• Wellness benefits.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Short- and long-term disability programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company contribution.
• Commuter benefits.
• Paid holidays and personal time off.
• Community volunteer events.
• Fresh fruit and yogurt provided every morning in the office.

What This Job Offers

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