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The role at a glance:

NBBJ Columbus is seeking a Lead Medical Planner to join our global Healthcare Practice in our Columbus studio. This role will focus on the design and planning of complex healthcare environments, across the full spectrum of care sites from academic medical centers to ambulatory care clinics. This is an opportunity to join a fully integrated design studio where a diverse group of architects, interior designers, medical planners and clinical consultants collaborate as a team from concept design through construction.

In your new role, you will:

Lead medical planning for our most complex healthcare projectsLead master plans, visioning, and programming effortsGrow the Healthcare practice: develop and execute new and existing client relationships through a deep understanding of client enterprise and needsWork closely with the Studio Core Team and Healthcare Practice Leadership to continually identify and generate business opportunities that broaden the Healthcare practiceAbility to effectively participate in Clinical User Group meetings and client presentationProven ability to collaborate with other Medical Planners, Architects, Interior Designers, and Project Managers from Concept Design through ConstructionAdvance the Healthcare practice’s reputation through conference presentations, journal articles and social media communicationHave proven success in planning and developing new projects as well as the ability to motivate and inspire teams, both internally and externally.

What you will need to succeed:

15+ years of experience in the design profession with a focus in Medical PlanningMedical Planning expert with a deep understanding of the healthcare marketDemonstrated excellence in design and innovationA great communicator and storytellerExperience in leading complex healthcare projects from programming/concept design through construction administrationExperience working in a collaborative environment with design teams, consultants, clientsSkilled in leadership and management of user group engagements and development of deliverablesFamiliarity with issues surrounding innovative healthcare strategic planning and master planning programmingLocal client relationships and experience marketing healthcare projectsFamiliarity with historical and current industry practices, trends, and innovationWillingness to travelExceptional presentation skillsFamiliarity with LEAN ConceptsRevit proficient, encouragedProfessional Licensure, encouragedLEED Accreditation, encouraged

Why choose NBBJ?

We believe that all NBBJ employees should love their work. This means not only loving what you do but having pride in your workplace. We strive to be that irresistible 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.
NBBJ has been named three times by Fast Company as one of the most innovative architecture firms. Founded in 1943, our first office opened over 75 years ago in Seattle, Washington. We now have over 10 office locations around the globe. We are a transdisciplinary, cross-practice focused firm with a deep portfolio of Civic & Cultural, Commercial, Corporate, Healthcare, Higher Education, Science and Technology, Sports, and Urban Environment projects. We also have several areas of service expertise including: Architecture, Environmental Graphic Design, Interior Design, Lighting Design, Workplace Consulting and more. In the past decade, NBBJ has received more than 300 awards from leading global, national and regional award programs across the business, real estate and design communities. We work with 5 of the top global high-tech companies, 14 of the U.S. News and World Report Top Hospitals, and 4 of the top 10 highest-ranked learning institutions. Our clients include institutional leaders such as Cambridge University, Google, Samsung, Cleveland Clinic, Tencent, and Stanford University.
NBBJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F Disabled and Vet EEO/AA Employer.

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