Healthcare Planner

About Us

HMC Architects is an employee‑owned design firm dedicated to making a difference in our communities. As a purpose‑driven brand, our mission is to "design for good", and our ownership culture strengthens commitment to that mission.

Founded to anticipate community needs, HMC creates designs with a positive impact on healthcare, education, and civic spaces.

We are seeking an organized and detail‑oriented Associate Healthcare Planner to join our team. In this role, you will manage all phases of the planning process for small‑scale healthcare projects, working closely with a Senior Healthcare Planner. You will support architectural programming, develop space programs, and create functional narratives. The position is based in either the Los Angeles, San Diego, or San Jose HMC office and offers a hybrid work arrangement with flexible hours: three days in the office and the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

• Review project documents to ensure quality, coordination, and compliance with deliverable requirements across all phases
• Collaborate with project team and clients to review and approve changes
• Ensure design intent is maintained through all project phases in collaboration with the design team
• Integrate design principles with project goals and maintain design integrity throughout
• Draft meeting minutes and professional correspondence
• Support senior healthcare planner in supervising and delegating work
• Work with staff to achieve project objectives and resolve planning issues alongside the project manager during construction document preparation
• Promote design quality and foster collaborative design processes
• Perform departmental planning, including blocking and stacking of spaces, to optimize functionality and workflow
• Assist with programming, planning, and feasibility analysis in coordination with the project design team
• Interpret applicable building codes and ensure compliance in all planning and design activities
• Document planning and design work in Revit
• Participate in office planning/design charrettes
• Estimate and manage hours for assigned tasks, ensuring completion within budgeted time
• Collaborate effectively with design and production staff
• Develop plans of action with supervisors to resolve project‑related issues
• Attend professional activities outside the office to support professional development and networking
• Participate in project marketing interviews and assist in preparing interview materials
• Coordinate with team members and consultants to identify and resolve conflicts and discrepancies
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Architectural degree from an accredited university preferred or equivalent demonstrated proficiency
• Minimum of five (5) years of architectural experience, including at least two (2) years in healthcare planning
• Proficiency in departmental planning, blocking and stacking, and code interpretation
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes
• Understanding of healthcare construction costs, systems, and logistics; ability to assist the project manager with value analysis
• Awareness of LEED principles and their application in programming
• Self‑motivated with the ability to take on new responsibilities and challenges
• Strong time‑management skills; able to set goals, prioritize tasks, and manage workload efficiently
• Proficiency with graphic tools and software to effectively present concepts and programs
• Ability to organize and deliver design presentations under the supervision of a Senior Healthcare Planner
• Skilled in delegating tasks respectfully and appropriately
• Demonstrates sound judgment; makes timely, informed decisions while including the appropriate team members in the decision‑making process
• Strong active listening and professional communication skills
• Ability to keep design teams and clients updated on project status
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build productive and cooperative relationships
• Proactive in seeking clarification on assignments when unclear

The salary range for this position is $75,435 – $109,543. The actual salary offered will vary depending on multiple factors including the candidate’s qualification, education, position knowledge, work experience, skills, ability, work location, and internal incumbent compensation for similar roles. The salary range listed above does not include other compensation elements such as discretionary bonus opportunities, employee stock ownership grants, paid time off, medical insurance, and other wage and benefit opportunities.