Architecture - Medical Planner

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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 people’s 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.

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.

• Provide medical planning expertise to other team members and the firm-wide healthcare practice.
• Participate in user groups (heads of departments, specialists, etc.) to collect program needs for healthcare facilities and assist with technical aspects of the meeting.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of clients’ program requirements and standards and policies for completion.
• Provide technical knowledge in the design and planning of various-sized medical and healthcare facilities.
• Ensure project inter-disciplinary and quality control coordination.
• Develop architectural drawings to communicate planning concepts for project documentation and construction.
• Prepare and modify architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, etc.
• Anticipate and develop solutions to technical and design problems following established standards.
• Communicate planning concepts to project teams, both verbally and through graphic and written reports.
• Actively seek new knowledge in the design and planning of medical and healthcare facilities.
• Supervise other team members in conjunction with project managers.
• May lead periodical project meetings and presentations; ensure client is adequately briefed on project progress.
• May mentor and direct the work of less experienced staff.
• Participate actively in the firm-wide Healthcare practice within HOK.
• Actively participate in industry associations to ensure visibility.
• Promote the principles of sustainability and Evidence Based Design.
• Foster a commitment to external and internal client service.

• Assist in developing project scope, plan, and services and during the contract process. Translate planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients, designers and project team members.
• Assist in the design development, modification and/or review of medical planning concepts and solutions.
• Assist in establishing overall project budgets and milestone schedules in coordination with project managers, architect and project engineers.
• Coordinate with various consultants to implement medical planning.
• Assist in the development of standard materials that describe the portfolio, systems, processes and people of the Healthcare Group.
• Prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings.

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required and healthcare design certification preferred. Master Degree preferred.
• 5 years’ prior 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.

• Travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required.
• The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of HOK.

Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software & Skills for details. HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life. At HOK you’ll 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 its 401(K) plan which includes a well‑rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning.

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education and location. The reasonably estimated annual salary range for this position in Chicago is $90,000–$125,000.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Architecture and Planning