In this role, you will lead the planning and design of healthcare facilities, shaping environments that enhance patient care, staff efficiency, and operational performance. Projects will range in scale from campus master planning to strategic renovations of existing buildings to ground-up new Hospital and Ambulatory Care sites.
This position is ideal for a professional with strong leadership and communication skills, a passion for creative problem-solving, and a deep knowledge of healthcare planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning of hospitals, clinics, and complex healthcare facilities
- Partner with clients to identify projects goals, analyze needs, and develop tailored design solutions
- Translate programmatic requirements into functional, efficient, and innovative architectural concepts
- Develop and lead schematic designs, including preparation of drawings, models, and presentations
- Ensure designs align with applicable codes, regulations, and healthcare industry best practices
- Serve as the primary client liaison for design and planning-related matters
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to ensure that design concepts are implemented
- Work closely with firm leadership and foster a collaborative design environment
- Participate in business development efforts, including client presentations and proposals
- Conduct research and analysis to identify industry trends, best practices, and innovations in healthcare design
Qualifications
- Professional degree in Architecture, Architecture+Health, or related field
- Proven experience and knowledge in healthcare facility planning and design
- Strong understanding of healthcare delivery models, patient/staff flow, and medical technologies
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and collaborate with project teams
- Eagerness to anticipate project needs and deliver innovative solutions
- Commitment to quality, client satisfaction, and continuous improvement
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines
- Excellent written & verbal communication and client management skills
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgment
- Proficiency in design and documentation tools (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office and Adobe Suites or similar)
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Healthcare Planning, or a related field
- 8+ years of Healthcare Planning or related healthcare project experience
What We Offer:
We believe that people are our greatest asset and the precision, expertise, and collaboration that we bring to our projects sets us apart from the competition and enables us to make an impact on our world and community. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Medical, Dental, Prescription, Wellness, FSA/HSA, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Short and Long-Term Disability Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) Plan with company contribution, Commuter Benefits, Paid Holidays, and Personal Time Off (PTO), Community Volunteer Events and fresh fruit and yogurt provided every morning in the office.
Location:
This role is based in our Philadelphia, PA headquarters with (3) days per week on-site and a flexible, hybrid work schedule.
We are currently not accepting resumes from recruiters or agencies.
