Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
Overview
Sr. Architectural Planner role at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System within the Planning, Design, & Construction (PDC) Department. The Senior Architectural Planner acts as a statewide resource, directing and leading efforts to support the delivery of remarkable patient care. This position supports Trinity Health Corporate and RHM initiatives, capital projects, facilities improvements and operations at all facility campuses and associated ambulatory sites in Michigan. It aims to safeguard and promote the interests of the Regional Health System by managing design quality standards and regulatory compliance, ensuring best practices and adherence to Trinity guidelines, and leveraging internal and external benchmarking to support preferred practices across projects and facilities.
Responsibilities
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 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 similar venues as required.
Provides comprehensive architectural oversight of multiple projects in various stages of development and/or construction.
Participates in capital planning with primary stakeholders including the executive teams throughout the State.
Leads best practice LEAN examples and benchmarking activities.
Prepares RFQ and RFP documents for engaging with consultants involved in facility planning and design. Assists in selecting architectural, engineering, and interior design consultants in accordance with departmental procedures.
Assists Executive Leadership Teams with capital planning activities.
Implements design and space standards in accordance with Trinity Health guidelines and ensures consistent design across Trinity Michigan facilities.
Provides staff supervision and oversight on all project work; mentors staff toward professional advancement and/or certification.
Provides owner’s representation to ensure consistent application of Health System quality requirements and budget allocations.
Reviews project solution options, preliminary designs, schematic designs, design development, construction documentation, construction specifications, budget estimates, and bidding documents; provides project leadership for capital projects.
Conducts feasibility studies for capital projects and makes recommendations for expenditures; reviews all alternative solutions.
Gathers and evaluates data pertaining to physical and functional planning; prepares reports and consults with administration to determine project priorities and recommended design solutions.
Supports education programs related to new technology, processes and procedures to prepare physicians, nurses, clinical staff and support personnel for daily operations in new spaces.
Maintains knowledge of regulatory codes and current trends in Health Care Design and Planning through continuing education and professional affiliations.
Coordinates with consultants to monitor schedule and budget; defines and implements strategies to maintain budget and schedule commitments; collaborates with other project managers for regional integration.
Tracks project budgets and costs, takes action as needed to keep projects within budget, and ensures adherence to budget and schedule commitments.
Drives overall project schedule by energizing the organization to meet project timelines and holding owner participants accountable.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, planning or an 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: Demonstrated leadership to build teams, ability to implement systems and process improvements; proficiency with design and project software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, AutoCAD Architectural Desktop, Revit, 3D Studio Max, SketchUp, Bluebeam, Dropbox, DocuNet, Newforma) and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, QuickBase); strong written and verbal communication skills.
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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Responsibilities
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 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 similar venues as required.
Provides comprehensive architectural oversight of multiple projects in various stages of development and/or construction.
Participates in capital planning with primary stakeholders including the executive teams throughout the State.
Leads best practice LEAN examples and benchmarking activities.
Prepares RFQ and RFP documents for engaging with consultants involved in facility planning and design. Assists in selecting architectural, engineering, and interior design consultants in accordance with departmental procedures.
Assists Executive Leadership Teams with capital planning activities.
Implements design and space standards in accordance with Trinity Health guidelines and ensures consistent design across Trinity Michigan facilities.
Provides staff supervision and oversight on all project work; mentors staff toward professional advancement and/or certification.
Provides owner’s representation to ensure consistent application of Health System quality requirements and budget allocations.
Reviews project solution options, preliminary designs, schematic designs, design development, construction documentation, construction specifications, budget estimates, and bidding documents; provides project leadership for capital projects.
Conducts feasibility studies for capital projects and makes recommendations for expenditures; reviews all alternative solutions.
Gathers and evaluates data pertaining to physical and functional planning; prepares reports and consults with administration to determine project priorities and recommended design solutions.
Supports education programs related to new technology, processes and procedures to prepare physicians, nurses, clinical staff and support personnel for daily operations in new spaces.
Maintains knowledge of regulatory codes and current trends in Health Care Design and Planning through continuing education and professional affiliations.
Coordinates with consultants to monitor schedule and budget; defines and implements strategies to maintain budget and schedule commitments; collaborates with other project managers for regional integration.
Tracks project budgets and costs, takes action as needed to keep projects within budget, and ensures adherence to budget and schedule commitments.
Drives overall project schedule by energizing the organization to meet project timelines and holding owner participants accountable.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, planning or an 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: Demonstrated leadership to build teams, ability to implement systems and process improvements; proficiency with design and project software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, AutoCAD Architectural Desktop, Revit, 3D Studio Max, SketchUp, Bluebeam, Dropbox, DocuNet, Newforma) and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, QuickBase); strong written and verbal communication skills.
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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