Job Description

Healthcare Planner

At Gensler, we design for people. We leverage our global perspective and local presence to innovate at every scale. We're not just designers. We're tinkerers, craftspeople, visionaries, innovators and thought leaders. Fueled by passion and entrepreneurial spirit, our people bring new ideas to solve challenging problems. Whether you're into sketching new ideas, hacking a building or growing client relationships in global markets, there's something here for everyone.

As a Healthcare Planner, your job is to combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and understanding to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients. It's your job to collaborate with a team of architects and designers to deliver unparalleled architectural projects. With you as part of the design team, architecture has never been so engaging. You will leverage your technical acumen and Revit skills to drive client projects from concept through build in a collaborative team.

What You Will Do

• Assist in creating, reviewing, and coordinating the architectural floor plans, interior elevations, reflected ceiling plans and equipment plans of clinical spaces
• Follow the planning and design information through the production and implementation documentation process to ensure continuity of the design intent
• Actively support firmwide sustainability and resilience goals, guiding clients and project teams toward multi-benefit sustainable and resilient design solutions
• Participate in the conceptual design of healthcare projects (medical centers, medical office buildings, hospitals, outpatient clinics, surgery centers, community health centers, etc.)
• Translate client operational model into architectural design/medical plan
• May serve as the point of contact for client questions
• Apply governing regulatory codes and hospital licensing standards, and validates that those requirements are met
• Collaborate with end users to create solutions in real-time
• Coordinate or prepares drawings and designs in accordance with Gensler standards, best practice, and quality expectations
• Participate in and may lead team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
• Maintain detailed documentation of client meetings
• May be responsible for preparing meeting minutes and other appropriate documents for consultant coordination meetings
• Understand fundamental accounting principles and the project accounting process
• Collaborate in and may be responsible for delivering a project on defined budget requirements
• Understand research methodology and integrates research into practice
• Leverage cross functional teams and the Gensler Research institute to develop informed and purposeful user-centric design solutions to unlock strategies which will drive innovation in the healthcare industry

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school
• 10+ years of related experience as a Medical Planner, healthcare design and planning background
• Highly proficient with Revit
• Knowledge of 3D modeling software (including Rhino and Grasshopper) preferred
• LEED AP and Registered Architect (or in process) preferred
• Experience with developing thought leadership publications and participating in speaking engagement preferred
• Experience leading user group meetings and working with hospital senior leadership
• Experience with NYS DOH Certificate Of Needs process
• Advanced knowledge of current healthcare planning and programming concepts including patient safety, evidence-based design principles, and general industry benchmarks.
• Understanding of the medical equipment planning process and experience working with medical equipment planners
• Strong knowledge of architectural building systems, building codes and accessibility guidelines
• Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
• A quick learner with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Collaborative and team-conscious
• Must have the ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships through successful project delivery

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.

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