Health Planner

Your OpportunityStantec is seeking a Healthcare Planner to join our Houston studio. This role is ideal for a planner who brings both strategic thinking and a strong understanding of clinical operations to complex healthcare environments.Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you will lead planning efforts or play a key role, depending on project scale and complexity. You will work across a range of project types - from community hospitals and ambulatory care centers to large academic medical campuses - partnering closely with clients, clinicians, and internal teams to translate operational goals into efficient, adaptable, and future-ready healthcare environments, including work within active hospital settings and across system-wide initiatives.Your Key ResponsibilitiesLead planning efforts for key departments or project components across multiple healthcare projectsFacilitate clinical user group meetings and stakeholder workshops, building alignment across diverse teamsTranslate clinical workflows, volumes, and operational goals into functional layouts and planning strategiesDevelop space programs, adjacency diagrams, and departmental planning conceptsCollaborate with architects, engineers, and consultants to integrate planning with design and building systemsSupport campus, prototype, and system-level master planning initiativesGuide projects through healthcare regulatory and code requirementsContribute to design solutions that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and operational performanceParticipate in client presentations, interviews, and project pursuitsMentor and support the professional growth of emerging healthcare plannersYour Capabilities and CredentialsMinimum of 10 years of healthcare planning experience, including hospital and/or ambulatory care projectsStrong understanding of clinical operations, departmental relationships, and patient flowExperience leading user group meetings and building consensus among diverse stakeholdersExperience working on hospital renovations, phased construction, or projects within active healthcare environmentsInterest in contributing to or developing health system standards, prototypes, or system-wide planning strategiesFamiliarity with implementing healthcare codes and guidelinesAbility to move seamlessly between strategic planning and detailed executionStrong communication, facilitation, and presentation skillsProficiency in Revit, Bluebeam and other planning/visualization tools preferredEducation and ExperienceMaster’s degree in Architecture or bachelor’s degree in support of licensure criteria requiredRegistered Architect preferredEDAC & LEED Accreditation preferredThis description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.About StantecStantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreementsPrimary Location: United States | TX | HoustonOrganization: BC-2346 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP Houston A&IDEmployee Status: RegularManagement Level: Individual contributorBusiness Justification: New PositionTravel: NoSchedule: Full timeJob Posting: 13/04/2026 07:04:19Req ID: 1005307Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.