10+ years of experience in planning federal healthcare facilities
Experience leading user meetings
Familiarity with federal healthcare planning guidelines and criteria
Understanding of clinical workflows and hospital operations
Experience with VA Patient-Aligned Care Team space models is a plus
Knowledge of accessibility and privacy in facility design
Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, and design software
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
Specialize in healthcare planning and facilitate discussions for facility planning
Conduct research and data analyses to inform project decisions
Analyze long-term facility needs and propose construction or rehab solutions
Engage with clients and stakeholders to ensure project alignment
Prepare functional and space programs based on client needs
Mentor staff and contribute to the growth of the healthcare planning practice
Support business development efforts related to federal healthcare projects
Benefits
Full-time position with opportunities for professional growth
Collaborative work environment with a multi-disciplinary team
Engagement in impactful federal healthcare projects
Opportunities for client interaction and relationship building
Mentorship and development opportunities within the firm
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Overview
This position is responsible for master planning, programming, and detailed design development of federal healthcare facilities, including hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, rehabilitation centers and support functions. The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to create federal healthcare facility designs and to optimize healthcare delivery for our clients.
Responsibilities
Specialize in healthcare planning, programming, and facilitate hospital, clinic, and other healthcare facility planning discussions.
Familiar with benchmarking and participation in lean operational planning.
Familiar with facility master plans for federal healthcare campuses, with an emphasis on VA Medical Centers and both inpatient and outpatient facilities.
Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage both Federal and non-Federal clients, clinical users, and project stakeholders on Federal Healthcare work.
Conduct research, complete data analyses, and develop reports. Be responsible for technical coordination for specific aspects of project work and for consultants to the project.
Conduct analyses of long-term federal healthcare facility needs and develop solutions involving construction of new facilities and major rehabs of existing facilities.
Conduct analyses of space utilization, determine space requirements for expanding, and create solutions to meet evolving space needs.
Contribute to the success of project assignments and achieve overall office goals.
Assist in securing Owner approvals throughout design process and document key decisions during project planning.
Establish and nurture client relationships, including responsibility for customer satisfaction.
Coordinate with various creative and technical disciplines and consultants for all aspects of the project, with particular focus on coordination specific to inpatient and outpatient federal healthcare facilities.
Prepare functional and space programs for federal healthcare facilities. Conduct client and user group interviews for needs assessment and implement master planning and medical planning documentation.
Ability to translate clinical and operational requirements into practical, efficient, and patient-centered design solutions. Follow on oversight and coordination related to medical planning as projects progress through design phases
Travel for client and user meetings is required.
Support the Federal Market Leaders and business development team in responding to solicitations as it relates to Federal Healthcare write ups, interviews, business development functions and conferences, client facing business development activities.
Mentor staff and contribute to the growth of the firm's healthcare planning practice.
Requirements
10+ years' experience in the planning of federal healthcare inpatient and outpatient facilities.
Participated in and led user meetings.
Knowledge of technical aspects relating to federal healthcare planning and design, including the Whole Building Design Guide, Federal Guidelines Institute, and VA Technical Information Library criteria.
Knowledge of clinical workflows and functional operations of a hospital, including an understanding of important adjacencies.
Special consideration will be given to candidates that have experience with VA Patient-Aligned Care Team space models.
Knowledge of healthcare facility exterior and interior circulation, with an emphasis on accessibility and privacy.
Knowledge of furnishing, fixtures, and equipment necessary in inpatient and outpatient spaces.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Efficient in Revit, Bluebeam and other software used for design and production.
Experience in working in a collaborative environment.
Understanding of LEAN process.
About Leo A Daly
Leo A Daly is an architecture, engineering, planning, and interior design firm. The company was founded in 1915 by Leo A Daly Sr. and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Leo A Daly has completed projects in over 91 countries and has offices in the United States, Asia, and the Middle East. The company's projects include commercial, government, healthcare, hospitality, and transportation facilities. Leo A Daly is committed to sustainable design and has received numerous awards and recognition for its innovative and environmentally responsible projects.
