Your Role
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
20+ 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
**The base salary range will be estimated between $140-170k plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.
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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