Health Planner III

CannonDesign; Minnesota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative design practice seeks a technical expert to contribute to a major healthcare facility project at Mayo Clinic. This role involves collaborating with project teams, communicating planning concepts, and developing architectural documentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in architecture or engineering, excellent client-facing skills, and a passion for sustainable design. Join a firm committed to reshaping the built environment and making a meaningful impact through Living-Centered Design. If you are ready to take on exciting challenges and push the boundaries of design, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in healthcare project planning and execution.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and sustainable design practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in programming and planning for healthcare projects.
• Collaborate with teams to translate planning concepts into project documentation.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Independent Thinking

Client Communication

Technical Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position will have a technical focus, performing as a subject matter expert and planner on a 2.0+ million square foot healthcare facility at Mayo Clinic’s campus in Rochester, MN, under the direct supervision of a Licensed Architect and project leadership.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Actively seek to further the state of the art within our industry and develop innovative solutions and responses as the needs of researchers evolve.
• Effectively collaborate with a project team to provide technical expertise in the programming and planning for projects.
• Participate in user group meetings to collect and refine program needs and assess space utilization.
• Communicate planning concepts to project teams and owners, verbally and through graphic and written reports and work effectively with architectural designers to optimize plans that further owners’ goals and objectives.
• Translate planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients, designers and project team members.
• Contribute to the development, modification and/or review of planning concepts and solutions.
• Assist in development of architectural drawings and specifications to translate planning concepts into project documentation for construction.
• Assist in developing project scope, plan, and services during the contract process.
• Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Maintain excellent relationships with existing and potential clients.
• May provide guidance and advice to other designers and project leaders.
• Other duties as assigned.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or a related degree required.
• Minimum 6 years of related experience, with at least 2 years of previous experience performing as a subject matter expert on Health projects.
• Current licensure or registration in the United States preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Knowledge of building codes and requirements.
• Must possess working knowledge and experience, while still acquiring higher level knowledge.
• Must be analytical.
• Must be an independent thinker.
• Must have the ability to be client facing with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong technical knowledge, coordination skills and the ability to build a rapport with the project team and client is essential.
• Familiarity with Revit, Microsoft Office and Bluebeam required.
• Travel required.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.