Senior, Healthcare Planner PDC

Overview Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide: Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1 Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs Family-focused benefits Wellness incentives Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs And more Work Location: Atlanta, GA Description 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 Healthcare's goals for high-quality, functional, and modern environmentsProject Planning, Programming & Design LeadershipCollaborates with the Director of Planning & Design and other stakeholders to lead project planning, programming, and design efforts for construction projectsHelps develop and guide projects with an emphasis on cost effectiveness, quality, safety, code compliance, schedule, and adherence to Emory Healthcare's planning, design, and construction proceduresProvides 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 processesFacilitates 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 stakeholdersLeads 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 costsLeads and recommends project consultants and external design teams in collaboration with EHC PDC membersConducts discovery and design phase meetings, reviews bids, and makes award-of-contract recommendations to leadership Planning Standards, Regulatory Compliance & FGI ExpertiseServes as a resource to Healthcare Planners through mentorship, education, and guidance on applying FGI guidelinesProvides FGI analysis in support of project prioritization for the Emory Healthcare capital planning processMaintains up-to-date knowledge on changes to FGI requirements and emerging developments in healthcare planning and designEnsures compliance with all relevant codes, regulations, and standards governing healthcare design and construction, including ADA, NFPA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission requirementsAssumes a leadership role in developing and maintaining Emory's design and construction standards, guidelines, policies, and proceduresAssists in conducting cost-benefit analysis related to compliance with design guidelines, master plans, and value-added modifications Budgeting, Scheduling, Logistics & Project ControlsResponsible for creating and maintaining goals to meet project budgets, schedules, milestones, and deadlinesManages project logistics and identifies potential impacts of ongoing and future projects across Emory HealthcareMaintains accurate, coherent, timely, and auditable project records and departmental documentationIdentifies potential project risks and obstacles, developing proactive mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions and ensure project successMaintains focus on concurrent projects in various stages of planning, design, and constructionConducts post-project evaluations and site tours, documenting design outcomes and identifying opportunities for future improvementCross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder EngagementFosters collaborative relationships with clinical teams, operations managers, architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project successWorks closely with other Emory departments to support stewardship of the physical plant and ensure effective resource utilizationEncourages a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within EHC PDCFacilitates communication and alignment among all project participants, ensuring timely decision-making and adherence to project goals Innovation, Best Practices & Industry LeadershipStays abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in healthcare facility design and constructionIntegrates innovative solutions into planning and design processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomesMonitors the implementation of design solutions across Emory Healthcare to inform future planning strategies and improve systemwide design consistencyAdditional Duties as Assigned Travel: Travel between Operating Units may be requiredWork Type: Hybrid employee - splits time between working remotely and working in the officeMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Education Bachelor's degree in architecture, healthcare architecture, interior design, space planning, or a related fieldExperience: Five (5) to seven (7) years related experience required, including three (3) years in healthcare preferredAn equivalent combination of experience, training, and professional experience may be consideredSkills, Abilities & Knowledge:Demonstrated ability to collaborate and support teamsStrong knowledge of healthcare planning principles, facility programming, and clinical workflow optimizationIn-depth understanding of FGI Guidelines and current healthcare design and construction standardsSkilled in facilitating multidisciplinary planning sessions, design charrettes, and stakeholder decision-makingStrong analytical and critical-thinking skills for evaluating design options, risk scenarios, and planning tradeoffsPreferred Qualifications:Education: Master's degree in architecture, healthcare architecture, interior design, space planning, or a related fieldLicensure & Certification:American Institute of Architects (AIA) Licensure, or Registered Architect American College of Healthcare Architects Board Certified Architect (AHCA)International Interior Design Association (IIDA) LicensureLEED QualificationEvidence-Based Design Accreditation & Certification (EDAC)Lean Black Belt/Six SigmaJOIN OUR TEAM TODAY Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.  Additional Details Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at