Sr, Healthcare Planner PDC

Emory Healthcare•Tucker, GA

5d•$58 - $71

About The Position

The Senior Healthcare Planner PDC collaborates with the Director of Planning & Design and other stakeholders to lead planning, programming, and design efforts for Emory Healthcare construction, renovation, and other healthcare projects. The role guides projects with a focus on cost effectiveness, quality, safety, code compliance, schedule, and compliance with Emory Healthcare planning, design, and construction procedures. It supports alignment with design guidelines, master plans, and established approval processes, and facilitates communication and decision-making among project owners, Facilities Management, design teams, construction teams, and other stakeholders. The position leads preparation of discovery packages, technical specifications, bidding documents, and contractual materials; collaborates on budgets and costs; recommends consultants and external design teams; conducts discovery and design meetings; reviews bids; and makes contract award recommendations. It also provides mentorship and guidance on FGI guidelines, supports capital project prioritization with FGI analysis, monitors changes in requirements, and helps develop and maintain Emory design and construction standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures. The planner manages project goals, budgets, schedules, milestones, logistics, documentation, and risks across concurrent projects. The role conducts post-project evaluations and site tours, builds collaborative stakeholder relationships, supports stewardship of Emory Healthcare’s physical plant, and promotes accountability and continuous improvement. It tracks industry trends and emerging technologies, integrates innovative solutions into planning and design, and monitors design implementation to improve future planning and systemwide consistency. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, healthcare architecture, interior design, space planning, or a related field.
Five to seven years of related experience required, including three years in healthcare preferred.
An equivalent combination of experience, training, and professional experience may be considered.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and support teams.
Strong knowledge of healthcare planning principles, facility programming, and clinical workflow optimization.
In-depth understanding of FGI Guidelines and current healthcare design and construction standards.
Ability to facilitate multidisciplinary planning sessions, design charrettes, and stakeholder decision-making.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills for evaluating design options, risk scenarios, and planning tradeoffs.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in architecture, healthcare architecture, interior design, space planning, or a related field.
American Institute of Architects (AIA) licensure or Registered Architect.
American College of Healthcare Architects Board Certified Architect (AHCA).
International Interior Design Association (IIDA) licensure.
LEED qualification.
Evidence-Based Design Accreditation & Certification (EDAC).
Lean Black Belt/Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Director of Planning & Design and stakeholders to lead project planning, programming, and design for construction projects.
Guide projects with attention to cost effectiveness, quality, safety, code compliance, schedules, and Emory Healthcare procedures.
Review planning, design, construction, and renovation projects for alignment with design guidelines, master plans, and approval processes.
Facilitate design efforts, communication, decision-making, and problem solving among project owners, Facilities Management, design and construction teams, and other stakeholders.
Lead preparation of pre-schematic Discovery Packages, technical specifications, bidding documents, and contract materials.
Collaborate with healthcare planners and project managers to establish project budgets and costs.
Recommend project consultants and external design teams in collaboration with EHC PDC members.
Conduct discovery and design meetings, review bids, and recommend contract awards to leadership.
Mentor and educate Healthcare Planners on applying FGI guidelines and provide FGI analysis for capital planning prioritization.
Maintain knowledge of changes to FGI requirements and developments in healthcare planning and design.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and standards, including ADA, NFPA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission requirements.
Help develop and maintain Emory design and construction standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Assist with cost-benefit analyses related to design guidelines, master plans, and value-added modifications.
Create and maintain project goals for budgets, schedules, milestones, and deadlines.
Manage project logistics and identify potential impacts of ongoing and future projects across Emory Healthcare.
Maintain accurate, timely, coherent, and auditable project records and departmental documentation.
Identify project risks and obstacles and develop mitigation strategies.
Manage concurrent projects at various planning, design, and construction stages.
Conduct post-project evaluations and site tours, document design outcomes, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Build collaborative relationships with clinical teams, operations managers, architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Work with Emory departments to support physical-plant stewardship and effective resource utilization.
Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within EHC PDC.
Facilitate communication and alignment among project participants to support timely decisions and project goals.
Track industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in healthcare facility design and construction.
Integrate innovative solutions into planning and design to improve quality, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes.
Monitor design implementation across Emory Healthcare to inform planning and improve systemwide consistency.
Perform additional duties as assigned.