Senior Healthcare Planner

Altus Architectural Studios; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parental Leave

Flexible workweeks

Remote Work

Job summary

Altus Architectural Studios Inc. seeks a Senior Healthcare Planner based in Omaha, NE. This role involves leading the planning and conceptual design of complex healthcare projects while collaborating closely with client executives and internal teams.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in healthcare planning, including a Master's degree preferred. The position offers a flexible work schedule and remote work options.

Full-time benefits include medical insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of healthcare planning and design experience, including ambulatory and acute care environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading healthcare planning efforts and engaging executive-level stakeholders.
• Involvement in professional presentations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and conceptual design of healthcare projects.
• Present planning concepts and design solutions to client leadership.
• Mentor architects and project coordinators in healthcare planning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Leadership

Emotional intelligence

Team collaboration

Education

Professional degree in Architecture

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Full-time Architecture Omaha, NE Posted January 25, 2026

Overview

The Senior Healthcare Planner is a key leader responsible for the planning, programming, and conceptual design of complex healthcare projects. This role works closely with client executive leadership, user groups, and internal project teams to develop innovative, functional, and evidence-based healthcare environments. The Senior Healthcare Planner provides thought leadership throughout all early project phases and supports project delivery through construction administration while mentoring internal staff and contributing to business development efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Planning, Programming & Master Planning

• Lead the planning and conceptual design of healthcare projects of varying size and complexity.
• Develop program documents, diagrams, and conceptual layouts that support client goals and operational needs.
• Facilitate and lead meetings with client leadership, physicians, administrators, and user groups to build consensus and resolve planning challenges.
• Create departmental and functional flow relationships that support efficient operations, patient safety, and design innovation.
• Ensure client program and project objectives are clearly defined and addressed during early project phases.

Design Leadership & Client Engagement

• Present planning concepts and design solutions professionally to client leadership, boards, and stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrate expertise in current healthcare programming, planning methodologies, and evidence-based design principles.
• Stay current with healthcare design trends, including sustainability, patient safety, and innovative care delivery models.
• Research and implement state-of-the-art planning and design concepts tailored to each client.
• Support business development efforts by collaborating with healthcare leadership to pursue and develop new clients.
• Work closely with owners, contractors, consultants, and internal project teams to implement planning concepts through project completion.
• Assist project teams during schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration as needed.
• Provide clear written narratives describing functional use, adjacencies, operational goals, expansion capabilities, and design intent.
• Meet internal and external schedules and budget requirements.
• Mentor architects, project coordinators, and design professionals in healthcare planning and design best practices.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Professional degree in Architecture or related field from an accredited program; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of healthcare planning and design experience, including ambulatory and acute care environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading healthcare planning efforts and engaging executive‑level stakeholders.
• Involvement in professional presentations at conferences, education forums, or industry organizations preferred.

Certifications (Preferred)

• EDAC
• ACHA
• LEED AP or LEED accreditation

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of healthcare planning and design software, including Revit.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Adobe Creative Suite knowledge helpful.

Soft Skills & Professional Attributes

• Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
• Strong leadership presence with high emotional intelligence.
• Ability to respond quickly to issues while fostering a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.
• Organized, dependable, and deadline‑driven.
• Positive attitude and sense of humor valued.
• 100% Employee‑Owned Company
• Profit Sharing – eligible for shareholders

Health & Insurance

• Medical Insurance – immediate eligibility for full‑time employees

Time Off

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – 15‑25 days annually based on tenure
• Parental Leave accommodations

Work-Life Balance

• 40‑hour flexible workweeks with half‑day Fridays
• Remote Work – up to 2 days per week

Professional Development

• Registration Exam Support – paid time and reimbursement (ARE, NCIDQ)
• Licensure Reimbursement with $1,000 bonus
• Professional Dues Paid – AIA and NCIDQ memberships