Senior Healthcare Planner

Planning, Programming & Master Planning

• Lead the planning and conceptual design of healthcare projects of varying size and complexity.
• Develop program documents, diagrams, and conceptual layouts that support client goals and operational needs.
• Facilitate and lead meetings with client leadership, physicians, administrators, and user groups to build consensus and resolve planning challenges.
• Create departmental and functional flow relationships that support efficient operations, patient safety, and design innovation.
• Ensure client program and project objectives are clearly defined and addressed during early project phases.

Design Leadership & Client Engagement

• Present planning concepts and design solutions professionally to client leadership, boards, and stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrate expertise in current healthcare programming, planning methodologies, and evidence-based design principles.
• Stay current with healthcare design trends, including sustainability, patient safety, and innovative care delivery models.
• Research and implement state-of-the-art planning and design concepts tailored to each client.
• Support business development efforts by collaborating with healthcare leadership to pursue and develop new clients.

Project Support & Collaboration

• Work closely with owners, contractors, consultants, and internal project teams to implement planning concepts through project completion.
• Assist project teams during schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration as needed.
• Provide clear written narratives describing functional use, adjacencies, operational goals, expansion capabilities, and design intent.
• Meet internal and external schedules and budget requirements.
• Mentor architects, project coordinators, and design professionals in healthcare planning and design best practices.

Education & Experience

• Professional degree in Architecture or related field from an accredited program; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of healthcare planning and design experience, including ambulatory and acute care environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading healthcare planning efforts and engaging executive-level stakeholders.
• Involvement in professional presentations at conferences, education forums, or industry organizations preferred.

Certifications (Preferred)

• EDAC
• ACHA
• LEED AP or LEED accreditation

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of healthcare planning and design software, including Revit.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Adobe Creative Suite knowledge helpful.

Soft Skills & Professional Attributes

• Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
• Strong leadership presence with high emotional intelligence.
• Ability to respond quickly to issues while fostering a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Organized, dependable, and deadline-driven.
• Positive attitude and sense of humor valued.

Ownership & Financial

• 100% Employee-Owned Company
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – immediate eligibility
• Profit Sharing – eligible for shareholders

Health & Insurance

• Medical Insurance – immediate eligibility for full-time employees

Time Off

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – 15-25 days annually based on tenure
• 9 Paid Holidays plus Birthday Floating Holiday
• Parental Leave accommodations

Work-Life Balance

• 40-hour flexible workweeks with half-day Fridays
• Remote Work – up to 2 days per week

Professional Development

• Registration Exam Support – paid time and reimbursement (ARE, NCIDQ)
• Licensure Reimbursement with $1,000 bonus
• Professional Dues Paid – AIA and NCIDQ memberships
• Continuing Education Stipend
• Conference Attendance support

Culture & Perks

• Monthly Team Lunches
• Holiday Parties
• Dog-Friendly Office