Architecture - Sr Medical Planner

HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving peoples lives, serving our clients, and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.

Leadership Responsibilities

Lead the medical planning effort toward the successful completion of complex healthcare facilities. Provide overall programming, master planning, design, and medical planning. Communicate with clients, user groups, to understand project requirements. Represent the firm nationally as a technical expert.

Leadership Responsibilities (continued)

• Oversees and provides medical planning expertise to other team members and the firm-wide healthcare practice.
• Develops a comprehensive understanding of clients program requirements and standards and policies to drive the overall design process.
• Assists in the development of the scope document outlining work effort and schedule during proposal development and contract discussions.
• Leads periodical project meetings and presentations to ensure clients are adequately briefed on project progress.
• Responsible for medical planning concepts and solutions in conjunction with the lead designer.
• Assists with the establishing of overall project milestone schedules in coordination with project managers, architect, and project engineers.
• Leads the medical planning portion of client meetings and interviews.
• Works to help ensure project inter-disciplinary and quality control coordination.
• Oversees the development of the medical planning throughout the process to communicate planning concepts for project documentation and construction.
• Actively seeks new knowledge in the design and planning of medical and healthcare facilities.
• Supervises other team members in conjunction with project managers.
• Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff.
• Actively participates in industry associations to ensure visibility.
• Oversees and will assist with the preparation of 2D and 3D presentation design drawings.
• Promotes the principles of sustainable design.
• Fosters a culture of external and internal client service.

Teamwork Responsibilities

Participates in user groups, heads of departments, specialists, etc., to collect program data and develop planning layouts for healthcare facilities. Provides expert technical knowledge in the design and planning of various-sized medical and healthcare facilities. Prepares and modifies architectural documents related to medical planning and equipment placement. Anticipates and develops solutions to design-planning issues as the project progresses. Participates throughout the design process to lead the design and planning teams towards optimal solutions. Participates actively in the firm-wide Healthcare practice within HOK. Assists in the development of standard materials that describe the portfolio systems, processes, and people of the Healthcare Group.

Education & Experience

A Bachelors degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required, and healthcare design certification preferred. Masters degree preferred. 15 years of experience focused on a variety of healthcare projects - full new facilities, additions, renovations, departments, with some large-scale complex healthcare projects required. Architecture license preferred. LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.

Software & Skills

Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software & Skills for details.

Company Culture

HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life. At HOK, youll have a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays, and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option. HOK offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage, and short and long-term disability benefits.

HOK supports your growing family by offering 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage. HOK helps to fund your future financial needs with matching contributions to our 401K plan, which includes a well-rounded investment menu, as well as free guidance on retirement planning.

Wherever you are in your career, HOK provides opportunities to learn, develop, and utilize your skills. Continued learning is promoted through financial support and study prep for licensure exams, CEU credit opportunities, mentorship programs, and paid professional memberships.

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About HOK

HOK is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.