Architect/Medical Planner
Architecture, LEED King Fahad Specialist Hospital
Dammam, SA
Thu, Sep 15 '11
Job Summary
Reporting to the Project Executive Director, the Architect/Medical Planner is responsible for the architectural and related medical planning for the project; and, specifically the in-house Planning & Design teams.
The Architect/Medical Planner will be involved in deliverables associated with the planning, design, and construction of the new facility. This includes working with the PMO staff, hospital and project stakeholders, focus groups, and the Owner’s Representative.
The Architect/Medical Planner is expected to identify issues, manage risk, drive decisions critical to the project’s success, and communicate key issues and status to the Project Executive Director.
Key Accountabilities
- Responsible for the central, coordinated management of the architectural and medical planning functions within the PMO.
- Interact with PMO staff, project stakeholders, and Planning & Design teams to provide professional and technical leadership, as well as architectural solutions.
- Responsible for working with project stakeholders and Planning & Design teams to discuss needs and identify architectural solutions; and, prepare design plans for the team as necessary.
- Liaise with the Owner’s Representative and other professionals regarding architectural and design matters associated with the project.
- Assist in the preparation of tender applications and presentations.
- Provide assistance and support in the negotiation with contractors and other professionals.
- Create and develop functional and space programs for the project as may be required.
- Assist the Project Executive Director and PMO team in coordinating and prioritizing project components and deliverables.
- Produce reports and conduct adhoc analysis of metrics as needed to monitor the status of the project.
- Perform regular site visits to check on progress, ensuring the project is running on time and to budget.
Requirements
- BArch is required (MArch and Registered Architect is preferred)
- Minimum of 15 years experience, including 5-to-10 years current experience in healthcare architecture with medical planning experience in North America.
- Experience in large healthcare projects required.
- Previous experience in LEED and/or EDAC certification preferred.
- Understanding of current trends in the industry and other specialized approval requirements and relevant planning codes is essential.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM will be considered an asset.
- Interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to be persuasive and consultative with senior management, peers, subordinates and employees
- Flexible and able to multi-task; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment.
- Experience in best practices, continuous improvement, and execution.
- Excellent organizational, planning and documentation ability.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal credibly and effectively with all levels of staff.
- Ability to deal with a diverse and multi-cultural workforce requiring receptiveness, understanding and patience.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to lead teams of architects, engineers and project stakeholders through the planning process from concept to design development.
- Demonstrated collaboration skills that can build highly cohesive teams.
Benefits
- Tax-Free Income
- Paid housing
- Annual air transportation
- Paid medical coverage
- Generous vacation time
Apply to this Job
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