Senior, Healthcare Planner PDC

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Work Location: Atlanta GA

• Reporting to the Director for Planning & Design the Senior Healthcare Planner collaborates closely with project stakeholders and EHC PDC teams to lead and support multiple healthcare construction and space planning projects ensuring effective communication compliance with standards and alignment with Emory Healthcares goals for high-quality functional and modern environments
• Project Planning Programming & Design Leadership
  • Collaborates with the Director of Planning & Design and other stakeholders to lead project planning programming and design efforts for construction projects
  • Helps develop and guide projects with an emphasis on cost effectiveness quality safety code compliance schedule and adherence to Emory Healthcares planning design and construction procedures
  • Provides services for and reviews the planning design construction and renovation of healthcare projects to ensure alignment with design guidelines master plans and established design approval processes
  • Facilitates and/or leads design efforts communication decision-making and problem solving between project owners Facilities Management architects designers construction teams and other internal and external stakeholders
  • Leads preparation of pre-schematic Discovery Packages technical specifications bidding documents and contractual materials; collaborates with healthcare planners and project managers to establish project budgets and costs
  • Leads and recommends project consultants and external design teams in collaboration with EHC PDC members
  • Conducts discovery and design phase meetings reviews bids and makes award-of-contract recommendations to leadership
• Planning Standards Regulatory Compliance & FGI Expertise
  • Serves as a resource to Healthcare Planners through mentorship education and guidance on applying FGI guidelines
  • Provides FGI analysis in support of project prioritization for the Emory Healthcare capital planning process
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge on changes to FGI requirements and emerging developments in healthcare planning and design
  • Ensures compliance with all relevant codes regulations and standards governing healthcare design and construction including ADA NFPA HIPAA and Joint Commission requirements
  • Assumes a leadership role in developing and maintaining Emorys design and construction standards guidelines policies and procedures
  • Assists in conducting cost-benefit analysis related to compliance with design guidelines master plans and value-added modifications
• Budgeting Scheduling Logistics & Project Controls
  • Responsible for creating and maintaining goals to meet project budgets schedules milestones and deadlines
  • Manages project logistics and identifies potential impacts of ongoing and future projects across Emory Healthcare
  • Maintains accurate coherent timely and auditable project records and departmental documentation
  • Identifies potential project risks and obstacles developing proactive mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure project success
  • Maintains focus on concurrent projects in various stages of planning design and construction
  • Conducts post-project evaluations and site tours documenting design outcomes and identifying opportunities for future improvement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Fosters collaborative relationships with clinical teams operations managers architects engineers contractors and other stakeholders to ensure project success
  • Works closely with other Emory departments to support stewardship of the physical plant and ensure effective resource utilization
  • Encourages a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement within EHC PDC
  • Facilitates communication and alignment among all project participants ensuring timely decision-making and adherence to project goals
• Innovation Best Practices & Industry Leadership
  • Stays abreast of industry trends best practices and emerging technologies in healthcare facility design and construction
  • Integrates innovative solutions into planning and design processes to enhance quality efficiency and patient-centered outcomes
  • Monitors the implementation of design solutions across Emory Healthcare to inform future planning strategies and improve systemwide design consistency
• Additional Duties as Assigned Travel: Travel between Operating Units may be required
• Work Type: Hybrid employee - splits time between working remotely and working in the office

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education Bachelors degree in architecture healthcare architecture interior design space planning or a related field
• Experience: Five (5) to seven (7) years related experience required including three (3) years in healthcare preferred
• An equivalent combination of experience training and professional experience may be considered

Skills Abilities & Knowledge:

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and support teams
• Strong knowledge of healthcare planning principles facility programming and clinical workflow optimization
• In-depth understanding of FGI Guidelines and current healthcare design and construction standards
• Skilled in facilitating multidisciplinary planning sessions design charrettes and stakeholder decision-making
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills for evaluating design options risk scenarios and planning tradeoffs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Masters degree in architecture healthcare architecture interior design space planning or a related field
• Licensure & Certification:
  • American Institute of Architects (AIA) Licensure or Registered Architect
  • American College of Healthcare Architects Board Certified Architect (AHCA)
  • International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Licensure
  • LEED Qualification
  • Evidence-Based Design Accreditation & Certification (EDAC)
  • Lean Black Belt/Six Sigma

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