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UChicago Medicine · 2 months ago

Senior Facilities Planner (Architect or Engineer)

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$114K/yr - $133K/yr

8+ years exp

UChicago Medicine is a world-class academic healthcare system, and they are seeking a Senior Facilities Planner to create innovative and sustainable projects. The role involves managing project planning, facilitating communication between user groups and design teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.

Health CareHospitalMedicalMedical Device

No H1B

Responsibilities

Prepares and distributes project RFP’s. Ability to respond to vendor questions regarding project specifics

Provide facilities planning consultation to senior managers; estimating space and capital requirements for potential projects, as well as possible locations

Define specific projects by interviewing senior managers and other users individually and/or by working with a committee. Then work with the individual users and/or the committee to develop a functional and space program, preliminary schematic design and written project description

Apply utilization and room size standards to prepare a space program for the project

Prepare a preliminary schematic design. Prepare the design in accordance with applicable codes

In addition, the design should consider mechanical and electrical requirements of the proposed project location as well as known pipe chases. (If Planner is an architect, may actually do architectural drawings for projects.)

Prepare a written project description following the outline for Hospitals projects

When an outside architect is retained, present the project description at a pre-bid meeting. Meet with the selected architect prior to beginning work to make sure he or she understands the job and related organizational issues

Provide leadership for design development meetings, resolving conflicting requirements among users and helping those present to find creative solutions to problems. Make sure that the architects are prepared for meetings and that they make correct interpretations of statements made in committee meetings

Ensure that outside architects receive required project information when needed. This may involve helping users complete information requests, making field measurements and finding data on electrical requirements and heat loads of existing or planned equipment

Work with the user, the Architect and Purchasing in developing an equipment list and equipment location for the project

Manage the budget for architectural services through the end of schematic design and approve all invoices for payment

Participate in plan review when construction documents are nearing completion. The primary function of the Planner is to ensure that all users needs have been met, to ensure that applicable life safety and IDPH codes have been followed, and to ensure that the architectural, furniture and equipment plans are coordinated

Provide support to Project Managers during construction. Walk the user through projects to help spot architectural or construction errors. Assist the Project Manager in handling all user-requested change orders, particularly those that are deliberate changes to the approved design

Conduct and document post-occupancy reviews with the user to help evaluate the planning and design process, Hospitals standards and the extent to which the project satisfied user needs

Performs other duties as requested by senior management

Qualification

Healthcare planning experienceBuilding codes knowledgeCAD (AutoCAD) proficiencyBachelor’s Degree in ArchitectureBachelor’s Degree in EngineeringGroup process skillsWord processing knowledgeSpreadsheet knowledgeInterpersonal skillsLeadership skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Engineering

8-10 years experience – including prior planning experience in a healthcare setting

Ability to maintain leadership role in project planning, development and implementation while identifying the most economical and effective design solutions

Working knowledge of building codes and regulations applicable to health care

Excellent interpersonal skills and group process skills

Responsiveness to user needs and desires while meeting institutional standards, budget constraints, project timelines, and regulatory requirements

Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet programs (Word and Excel)

Prior experience with CAD (AutoCAD) systems

Previous experience in healthcare medical planning and design is required