Healthcare Planner

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.Join us and design your place with Stantec.Your OpportunityStantec is hiring a Lead Healthcare Planner and local thought leader to join our team. The Lead Healthcare Planner’s role is to lead planning engagements and collaborate with the design team and Owner to resolve and implement distinguished design concepts that make lives better.Your Key ResponsibilitiesWill participate in making decisions regarding healthcare planning & design conceptsAccountable for insuring project square footage remains within approved program and/or alerts programmatic scope changes to the design team and ownerParticipate and coordinate with the team to produce deliverables reflecting Page's planning and design recommendations and client expectations relative to approved program and budgetMentor less experienced staff to build and strengthen desirable skills, experience and client relationships across the fieldPresent expertise to market while continuing education at key industry conferences, seminars and participation in professional organization activities.Participate in business development opportunities for the firm including growing and leveraging professional network for information and leads, assisting in responses to RFPs, making project presentations, calling on prospects, writing noteworthy articles and participating on panels at professional seminars.Your Capabilities and CredentialsCapable of leading hospital site and facility master planning projects, including key planning unit to departmental square footage projections, departmental zoning and circulation concepts, and developing client consensus for a master plan recommendation.Must be curious and strategically orientedMust possess strong analytical thinking skills; is a conceptual thinker with design sensitivityAbility to be adaptable and objectivePossesses a solid understanding of lean thinking concepts and tools.Ability to collaborate with peers, subordinates and clients constructivelyStrong interpersonal skills and team management skillsStrong listening, oral communication/presentation, graphics, writing, and public speaking skills with the ability to facilitate meetings with clients/ usersStrong client management skillsDeveloped technical and leadership skills with a deep portfolio of new construction and renovation healthcare facilities (for academic medical centers, acute and ambulatory care, behavioral health, children’s health, cancer care, emergency departments, etc.) in primarily urban environmentsPassion and knowledge of theoretical and practical developments in the field of healthcare architectureProficiency with general digital office applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams and Outlook as well as specialty AEC industry tools like Bluebeam; Revit proficiency preferredWorking knowledge of life safety and building codes; deep knowledge of how buildings are constructed, i.e. systems, phasingEducation and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Architecture is required; advanced degree preferred15+ years of experienceRegistered architect in a least one U.S. jurisdictionAbout 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 | GA | AtlantaOrganization: BC-4008 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP US South A&IDEmployee Status: RegularManagement Level: Individual contributorBusiness Justification: New PositionTravel: NoSchedule: Full timeJob Posting: 09/10/2026 05:10:01Req ID: 1008278Stantec 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.