Hybrid Facilities Design Manager & Planner

Kaiser Permanente; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, CA, is seeking a Design Manager to lead design delivery across capital projects within the NCAL region. The role coordinates Planning & Design, Project Management, operational stakeholders, and external consultants to ensure alignment of scope, budget, schedule and design deliverables.

You will translate owner requirements into actionable design strategies, drive early design clarity, reduce waste, and enforce disciplined review processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Interior Design, Construction Management, Cost Estimating, or related field.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in planning, architectural, design, engineering, CADD, hospital/medical facility, healthcare planning, construction estimating, or a directly related field OR eleven (11) years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design delivery across capital projects with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Coordinate Planning & Design, Project Management, and external consultants.
• Translate Owner Project Requirements into actionable design strategies and decision frameworks.
• Promote disciplined design management, milestone reviews, and consultant oversight.
• Provide technical guidance to designers/drafters/architects and junior staff.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Interior Design, Construction Management, Cost Estimating, or related field

Eight+ years of experience in planning, architectural, design, or related field (or eleven+ years with health/safety/related)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, CA, is seeking a Design Manager to lead design delivery across capital projects within the NCAL region. The role coordinates Planning & Design, Project Management, operational stakeholders, and external consultants to ensure alignment of scope, budget, schedule and design deliverables.

You will translate owner requirements into actionable design strategies, drive early design clarity, reduce waste, and enforce disciplined review processes.