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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 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 Healthcare's 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 Emory's 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 Bachelor's 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: Master's 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

**JOIN 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 [email protected] . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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**Division** _Emory Healthcare Inc._

**Campus Location** _Atlanta, GA, 30345_

**Campus Location** _US-GA-Atlanta_

**Department** _EHI Planning, Dsgn, & Constr_

**Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_

**Job Number** _157490_

**Job Category** _Business Operations_

**Schedule** _8a-4:30p_

**Standard Hours** _40 Hours_

**Hourly Minimum** _USD $51.38/Hr._

**Hourly Midpoint** _USD $62.60/Hr._

Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.