Senior Space Planner — Healthcare Facilities

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care seeks a Space Planner to shape and optimize environments across the organization. You will partner with leaders, clinicians, and facilities teams to evaluate space needs, analyze utilization, and develop creative, standards‑driven solutions that support patient care and growth.

You will manage multiple initiatives—from requests through implementation—ensuring compliant, auditable planning and effective stakeholder communication in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret architectural drawings and translate needs into layouts.
• Experience in space planning for healthcare or corporate environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and related planning tools.
• Knowledge of CBC/ADA is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope and develop planning assumptions aligned with SHC goals.
• Coordinate stakeholder communication, schedules, and deliverables; track action items.
• Apply California Building Code and ADA requirements to planning options.
• Coordinate furnishings, equipment, and finishes with Interiors and Facilities Services.
• Maintain auditable planning documentation and produce diagrams and presentation materials.
• Develop space programs, test-fit options, and iterate layouts based on feedback.
• Analyze space utilization and assess impacts and migration needs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Interiors, and clinical operations.

Skills

Interpret architectural drawings

Space planning

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, Planning, or related field

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Stanford Health Care seeks a Space Planner to shape and optimize environments across the organization. You will partner with leaders, clinicians, and facilities teams to evaluate space needs, analyze utilization, and develop creative, standards‑driven solutions that support patient care and growth.

You will manage multiple initiatives—from requests through implementation—ensuring compliant, auditable planning and effective stakeholder communication in a dynamic healthcare setting.