Architecture Medical Planner

HOK; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(K) savings plan

Parental leave

Remote work Mondays & Fridays

Job summary

HOK in Denver seeks an experienced Medical Planner to lead programming, master planning and medical design for complex healthcare facilities. You will serve as a trusted expert to clients and user groups, guiding projects from concept through documentation.

The role requires deep healthcare knowledge, strong communication, and a passion for high-quality, sustainable design. You may travel as needed and contribute to the firm’s national healthcare practice while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of healthcare project experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Architecture license preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare planning principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical planning for large, complex healthcare facilities.
• Provide planning expertise to project teams and firmwide healthcare practice.
• Coordinate with clinicians to gather programming requirements.
• Develop client program needs, standards, and workflows.
• Oversee coordination and ensure technical quality control.
• Prepare architectural drawings and details.
• Lead project meetings and client presentations.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to professional development.

Skills

Healthcare planning

Project leadership

Client meetings

Mentoring staff

Sustainability & EBD

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

Master’s degree preferred

Architecture license preferred

Healthcare design certification preferred

LEED Accreditation preferred

Job description

HOK is a collective of future-forward thinkers and designers who are driven to face the critical challenges of our time. We are dedicated to improving people's lives, serving our clients and healing the planet. Together, we cultivate a culture of design excellence at the confluence of art and science, blending the power of creative expression with a clear sense of purpose.

We are seeking an experienced Medical Planner to lead the planning and design of complex healthcare facilities. This role is responsible for guiding programming, master planning, and medical design efforts while serving as a trusted expert to clients and user groups. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of healthcare environments, strong communication abilities, and a passion for advancing high-quality, innovative, and sustainable healthcare design. This position also represents the firm nationally as a technical expert within the healthcare design industry.

Reponsibilities

Leadership

• Lead the medical planning effort for large, complex healthcare facility projects.
• Provide medical planning expertise to project teams and contribute to the firmwide healthcare practice.
• Participate in user meetings with department heads, clinicians, and specialists to collect programming requirements.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of clients’ program needs, standards, policies, and operational workflows.
• Apply technical knowledge in the planning and design of healthcare facilities of various sizes and types.
• Oversee interdisciplinary coordination and ensure technical quality control throughout the project.
• Prepare and modify architectural documents, including drawings, elevations, sections, and details.
• Develop solutions to technical and design challenges while adhering to established standards.
• Communicate planning concepts through verbal presentations, diagrams, and written reports.
• Lead project meetings and client presentations as needed.
• Mentor and guide less experienced staff, contributing to professional development within the team.
• Actively participate in the firmwide healthcare practice and relevant industry associations.
• Promote sustainability principles and Evidence-Based Design.
• Foster strong internal and external client relationships.

Teamwork

• Assist in developing project scope, work plans, and service agreements.
• Translate planning concepts into clear, actionable guidance for clients, designers, and project team members.
• Support design development and the modification or review of medical planning solutions.
• Coordinate project budgets and milestone schedules in partnership with project managers, architects, and engineers.
• Collaborate closely with consultants to implement medical planning strategies.
• Contribute to developing standard materials describing the Healthcare Group’s systems, processes, and project portfolio.
• Prepare 2D and 3D presentation and design drawings.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience focusing on healthcare projects, including new facilities, renovations, departmental planning, and complex largescale healthcare environments.
• Healthcare design certification preferred.
• Architecture license preferred.
• LEED Accreditation or Green Associate credential preferred.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare planning principles, workflow, and clinical operations.
• Proficiency in architectural documentation and construction detailing.
• Ability to clearly communicate planning concepts through verbal, written, and graphic formats.
• Experience leading user group meetings and client presentations.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to sustainability and evidence-based design practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate project needs.

Other Requirements

• Travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required based on project needs.

Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software & Skills for details.

HOK is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits plan to meet their current and future needs. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(K) savings plans; disability, life and accident insurance; paid time off (PTO); and parental leave. In addition, HOK employees enjoy a flexible work schedule with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education and location. The reasonably expected range for this position in Denver, Colorado is $90,000 to $130,000. Other compensation may include a discretionary bonus.

The anticipated last day to apply is 12/31/2026. Please note that the job may be unposted prior to this date if the job is filled or no longer a need.

HOK is an EOE, including disability/vets.