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Trinity Health

Sr. Architectural Planner

Trinity Health, Ann Arbor, Michigan, us, 48113

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Employment Type:

Full time

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Description:

As a member of Planning, Design, & Construction (PDC) Department, the Senior Architectural Planner will act as a statewide resource by independently and collaboratively directing and leading efforts in support of the delivery of remarkable patient care. This position supports Trinity Health Corporate and RHM initiatives, capital projects, and facilities improvements and operations at all facility campuses and associated ambulatory sites in Michigan. Works to safeguard and promote the interests of the Regional Health System in all projects through management of appropriate design, quality standards, and regulatory compliance. Takes the lead to ensure that best practice and Trinity guidelines and standards are adhered to with understanding and articulating interaction between physical space and the development/evolution of clinical and support processes. Job includes research and benchmarking as required from an internal and external perspective to support preferred practice in the State, as well as leveraging experience and best practice information from project to project and facility to facility, to ensure consistently appropriate, efficient, and exemplary outcomes.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE

,

SKILLS Education Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, p

lanning

or equivalent professional degree. Licensure Professional registration/certification through state and federal regulatory boards is desirable. Experience 15

-20

years of experience in architectural planning (5-7 years in health care preferred). Job Knowledge Demonstrates leadership ability to build teams and collaboratively arrive at solutions to complex issues

.

Ability to recommend and implement systems and process planning improvements.

Knowledge of required software to prepare project presentations, construction documentation, electronic document sharing, and project tracking including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator,

AutoCad

Architectural Desktop, Revit, 3D Studio Max, Sketchup,

BlueBeam

,

DropBox

,

Docunet

, Newforma and others

.

Strong working knowledge in MS Excel, MS Word,

PowerPoint

,

QuickBase

.

Strong written and verbal skills. Presentation and project review skills.

Ability to provide justification and guidance to reach consensus that leads to successful alignment with Trinity standards and operational efficiencies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides architectural

expertise

for the Region in matters

pertaining to

strategic and master planning, facility design, construction, cost containment and code conformance

for the State of Michigan

. Maintains good working relationships with outside governing bodies and agencies

.

Provides professional contact with officials and

inspectors,

to ensure positive, open lines of communication

.

Represents RHMs at township board and planning commission meetings and the like as

required

. Provides comprehensive architectural oversight of multiple projects in various stages of development and/or construction

. Participate in capital planning with primary stakeholders including the executive teams throughout the

State. Best practice LEAN Examples & Benchmarking Prepares RFQ and RFP documents for engaging with consultants involved with facility planning and design.

Assists

in the

selection

of architectural, engineering, and interior design consultants for building

construction

projects

in accordance with

departmental procedures. Assists Executive Leadership Teams with capital planning activities. Implements design and space standards

in accordance with

Trinity Health guidelines. Ensures

consistencies

in design throughout Trinity Michigan facilities. Provides staff supervision and oversight on all project work

.

Acts as mentor/resource to other staff working toward professional advancement and/or certification. Provides owners representation to ensure consistent and

appropriate application

of Health System quality requirements and budget dollars. Provides thorough review of project solution options, preliminary designs, schematic designs, design development, construction documentation, construction specifications, budget cost estimates (including design, materials,

equipment

and labor), construction and bidding documents, and project leadership for capital projects. Conducts feasibility studies for capital projects and makes recommendations for the justification of the expenditures and reviews all alternate solutions. Gathers and evaluates data

pertaining to

physical and functional planning and prepares reports

indicating

findings

.

Consults with administration to

determine

project priorities and recommends design solutions. Understand implications and assist with education programs related to new technology, processes and procedures in order to prepare physicians, nurses, clinical aides and support staff for daily operations in their new spaces. Maintains knowledge of regulatory codes and current trends/developments in the specialized and complex

field

of Health Care Design and Planning through continuing education and professional affiliations

.

This includes reading

appropriate print

and electronic books, journals and other literature and attending conferences,

seminars

and the like. Facilitating the issuance, monitoring, and performance of consultants to

maintain

schedule and budget

.

Define and implement

strategy

to

maintain

budget and schedule commitments

.

Coordinate with other project managers to

facilitate

integration and consistency of all projects within the region. Responsible for tracking the project budget, ensuring project costs are within budget, taking

appropriate action

and involving

appropriate decision

makers to

maintain

and manage the project within budget

.

Define and implement

strategy

to

maintain

budget and schedule commitments. Driving

overall

project schedule by energizing the organization to meet the scheduled needs of the project

.

Tracking progress and holding

owner’s

participants responsible for meeting these schedule commitments

. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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