Perkins&Will San Francisco is seeking a talented and enthusiastic Medical Planner to join a highly collaborative and dynamic Healthcare team with opportunities for growth. The ideal individual will have 8+ years of experience in medical planning and a self-starter with strong project architect skills. Professionals with experience in highly technical projects and a strong interest in healthcare are welcome to apply.
We are seeking a Medical Planner to help design a better world. The Medical Planner will:
- Understand and consistently execute all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
- Provide master planning, design, and related medical architecture expertise.
- Collaborate with members of the healthcare group to design a project that meets the firm’s commitment to design, quality, schedules, client needs, financial budget, and timetable.
- Assist the client in determining goals and objectives of the healthcare facility through a clear programming process.
- Assist in the production of an architectural program for clients.
- Actively participate on team in order to carry out the goals and objectives of the project and communicates with team members in a timely manner.
- Participate in marketing proposals and interviews.
- Prepare alternate design solutions for consideration based on client’s long-range plan during the master planning and design phases.
- Support team members with schematic design phase.
- Provide room and departmental layouts and assists in the selection of building systems.
- Assist in the inclusion of program requirements during the construction document phase.
- Assist in the evaluation of existing facilities.
- Manage, develop, and facilitate data collection through interviews, focus groups, end-user surveys, observation, and post occupancy evaluation.
- Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
- Participate and collaborate in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
- Demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance.
- Mentor staff.
- Coordinate effectively with partners and consultants.
Typical Years of Requisite Experience: 8-10+ years
Professional Licensure: Preferred
High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and Certifications
Proficiencies
- BIM
- Building codes
- Site analysis
- Preliminary design studies
- Contract documents
- Field measurements
- Life safety requirements
- Specifications
- Construction contract administration
- Construction Techniques
- Knowledge of LEAN concepts or accredited
- OSPHD knowledge (CA specific)
- Certificate of Need (varies by state)
- Functional design
Software
- Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
- Advanced Revit
- Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
- Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
- Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
- Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
Licensure/Certifications/Education
- Position requires a professional degree in architecture, or related discipline
- Professional architectural license or 25 years of experience in the design profession preferred
- LEED GA within 6 months of hire
- Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
- ACHA Accreditation Preferred
What You'll Get
Salary range: $111,800–$125,000, commensurate with skills, education and experience.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off
- Professional development stipend and dedicated continuing education time
- Performance-based bonuses
- Access to firmwide leadership development programs and affinity groups
We're committed to pay equity — we audit it annually, train managers on pay practices every year, and mean it.
Our Commitments
Our culture is grounded in a firmwide commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI). We believe inclusion drives creativity and that innovation is born from diverse teams. That commitment shapes how we hire, promote, and build.
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At Perkins&Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people + ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.
"Design has the power to inspire joy, uplift lives, and strengthen the spirit of community."
Perkins&Will is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Pay Transparency: We are committed to pay equity. Compensation decisions are based on qualifications, skillset, and experience. Employees may discuss their own compensation without fear of retaliation. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
How to Apply
Submit a cover letter, resume, and work samples that identify your role on each project (no larger than 6MB).
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