DLR Group · 2 months ago
Senior Medical Planner
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expDLR Group is an integrated design firm committed to enhancing human experiences through design. They are seeking a Senior Medical Planner to lead the design and planning of innovative healthcare environments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve clinical workflows and community wellness.
Architecture
Responsibilities
Lead the development of planning concepts, functional programs, and strategic and medical space planning for healthcare projects
Translate clinical needs, workflows, and operational goals into architectural solutions by engaging with users, administrators, and leadership teams
Facilitate user group meetings and stakeholder workshops, using evidence-based and patient-centered design approaches
Oversee medical planning deliverables and ensure alignment with clinical operations, FGI Guidelines, ADA, NFPA, and applicable regulatory codes
Collaborate with project managers and project architects on schedules, staffing, and quality control throughout all project phases
Partner with firm leadership in business development activities, including proposal writing, client interviews, and planning narratives
Contribute to facility master plans and strategic campus development efforts, often working across multi-site health systems
Mentor junior and mid-level medical planners, fostering professional development and knowledge-sharing
Maintain strong relationships with healthcare clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders, ensuring continuity and satisfaction
Qualification
Required
12–20+ years of experience in healthcare facility design, planning, and programming
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or related discipline
Demonstrated expertise in planning and design of inpatient, outpatient, or specialty healthcare environments
Deep knowledge of clinical workflow, room-by-room planning, and departmental relationships (ED, OR, Imaging, Inpatient Units, etc.)
Strong understanding of FGI Guidelines, building codes, and healthcare licensing requirements
Advanced communication skills with the ability to facilitate clinical meetings and present ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Portfolio that demonstrates impactful leadership on large, complex healthcare projects
Preferred
Architectural registration (RA) strongly preferred
ACHA or EDAC credentialing
Experience with integrated project delivery (IPD), Lean design, or alternative delivery methods (e.g., design-build)
Familiarity with data-driven design approaches and healthcare analytics
Active involvement in professional organizations (e.g., ACHA, AIA Academy of Architecture for Health, HFMA, etc.)
Experience with HCAI (formerly OSHPD) healthcare facility requirements
Benefits
Four-day in-office work model
Flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays
Company
DLR Group
DLR Group is a full-service design business that specializes in new construction architecture, engineering, interior design, and planning.
1001-5000 employees
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Steven McKay
Chief Executive Officer
Amy Riley
Architect
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