Senior Medical Planner - Healthcare Design

US$117100 - US$172100 per annum

PermanentUSArchitecture & DesignHybridDenver, Colorado

Senior Medical Planner - Healthcare Design

Location: Denver, CO | Full-Time | Architecture & Design Sector

A nationally respected design-forward architecture firm is expanding its Denver studio and seeking a Senior Medical Planner to help grow and lead its Healthcare practice. This role offers the opportunity to shape healing environments that make a lasting impact on communities through thoughtful strategy, planning, and design.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead all phases of the medical planning and design process, from master planning through construction
  • Develop space programs, room layouts, departmental flows, and functional design solutions for a variety of healthcare projects
  • Collaborate with clients to understand operational needs and long-range facility goals
  • Conduct data gathering through user interviews, surveys, observation, and post-occupancy evaluations
  • Partner with internal design and technical teams to ensure programmatic and planning goals are met
  • Participate in project pursuits, proposals, and interviews
  • Guide regulatory and code compliance, including OSPHD and Certificate of Need (where applicable)
  • Mentor junior planners and contribute to a culture of design excellence and team collaboration

Qualifications:

  • Professional degree in Architecture or related field
  • 15+ years of healthcare design experience preferred
  • Professional license or equivalent experience strongly preferred
  • ACHA accreditation is a plus
  • Advanced knowledge of Revit and planning software (Rhino, Grasshopper, Enscape, V-Ray, Adobe Creative Suite)
  • Strong understanding of healthcare operations, life safety, and functional programming
  • LEED GA required within 6 months; additional sustainability or wellness accreditations (e.g., WELL AP, Passive House) are encouraged
  • Strong leadership, client communication, and team coordination skills

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