Senior Healthcare Planner

The role at a glance: AQ Studios Healthcare is seeking a Senior Healthcare Planner for our New Orleans Louisiana office. This individual will be an expert Medical Planner with a deep background in creating healthcare design excellence on a wide range of project scales. Candidates should exemplify expertise in healthcare planning, design, and client relationship building. Candidates will lead the medical planning effort toward the successful completion of complex healthcare facilities; provide overall programming, master planning, design and medical planning; communicate with clients/user groups to understand project requirements; represent the firm as a technical expert. Our work is in service to our clients and includes small, mid, and large-scale projects ranging from minor maintenance upgrades to large new construction undertakings.In your new role, you will: LeadershipLead master planning, visioning, programming and medical planning efforts for our healthcare projects Assist in growing the Healthcare Studio: work closely with the Healthcare Studio Team to continually identify and generate business opportunities that broaden the Healthcare Studio, including participation in RFQ responses and interviewsSkilled in leadership and management of clinical user group engagements, presentations and development of deliverablesResponsible for maintaining overall project budgets and milestone schedules in coordination with project managers, project architects and project engineers.Oversees the development of architectural drawings to communicate planning concepts for project documentation and construction.Review deliverables, ensures project inter-disciplinary and quality control coordination.Mentor, inspire and directs the work of less experienced staff.Actively seeks new knowledge in the design and planning of medical and healthcare facilities.Advance the Healthcare practice’s reputation through conference presentations, journal articles and social media communication TeamworkParticipates in user groups (heads of departments, specialists, etc.) to collect program needs for healthcare facilities and assist with technical aspects of the meeting.Proven ability to communicate and collaborate with other Medical Planners, Architects, Interior Designers, and Project Managers from Concept Design through ConstructionAssists in the development of standard materials that describe the portfolio, systems, processes and people of the Healthcare Studio. Flexibility to work on multiple projects at once and effectively manage and meet deadlinesRecommend correction when adjustments to scope, schedule, and fees are meritedWhat you will need to succeed: Education and Experience:Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in architecture or equivalent education and experience is requiredFamiliarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Build, and BluebeamIdeal candidate is a licensed designer with 10+ years healthcare planning experienceACHA / CHID certification is a plusSkills & Competencies:A great communicator and storyteller with an engaging and energetic personalityExperience working in a collaborative team environment with design teams, consultants, clientsDemonstrated excellence with issues surrounding innovative healthcare strategic planning, master planning, programmingAdvanced knowledge of healthcare delivery systems and how design impacts those systems – public/private space, adjacencies, staff and patient flow, support functions, central plant, etc. ·       10+ years of experience in the design profession with a focus in Medical Planning in all forms: Master Planning and Strategic Planning / Acute Care, Critical Care, and Med Surge Diagnostics and Treatment / Emergency Departments / Surgery Departments Ambulatory Surgery Centers / Behavioral Health / Nursing and SNF Specialty populations Support, Admin, and Medical Office Spaces Comprehensive knowledge and experience applying Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI), Joint Commission, NFPA, IBC, and ADA regulations to hospitals and out-patient facilitiesPassion for discovering and testing the latest trends in healthcare design including architectural design, manufacturer systems, and medical technology applicationsExpertise in hospital planning, logistics, renovation, infection control, phasing, life safety, and hospital facilities management maintenance concerns Why choose AQ Studios? We believe that all AQ Studios employees should love their work. This means not only loving what you do but having pride in your workplace. We strive to be that right place to work by enhancing your employee experience with customized programs and comprehensive benefits. In addition to 100% covered employee healthcare costs and 401k contributions, we offer unique professional development opportunities, volunteer opportunities and access to leading technology and resources to further help you love your work and advance your career.Founded in 1980, we have offices in the culturally rich cities of New Orleans, Lafayette, and Lake Charles, LA. We are a cross-practice focused firm with a deep portfolio of Civic & Commercial, K-12 and Higher Education, Healthcare, Historic Renovation, Hospitality, and Multifamily Residential projects. We also have several areas of service expertise including: Architecture, Planning, and Interior Design.

Created: 2025-06-06