Architect Planner Senior

HealthPartners is hiring a Senior Architect Panner. The Senior Architect Planner leads strategic facility planning and design for all capital projects across the HealthPartners system, focusing on medium to large-scale and complex healthcare initiatives. This role provides leadership in front-end planning, including programming, clinical planning, and schematic design concepts, ensuring that facilities are functional, safe, and compliant with regulatory standards.

Working closely with healthcare providers, engineers, and design teams, the Senior Architect Planner develops patient-centered environments that enhance clinical outcomes and operational efficiency. This position also fosters and maintains collaborative relationships with local and national healthcare architecture firms to uphold HealthPartners’ design standards. Utilizing Target Value Delivery methodologies, the Senior Architect Planner ensures the delivery of innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable design solutions that align with HealthPartners’ mission and long-term facility goals.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:
  • Bachelor's Degree required in Architecture or related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in architectural planning and design, with at least 5 years focused on healthcare facilities. 
  • Demonstrated experience in programming, clinical planning, and schematic design.
  • Experience leading user group meetings and translating clinical needs into design solutions.
• Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:
  • Registered Architect (RA) in the State of Minnesota or eligible for reciprocity.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Technical Skills: 
    • Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and other design software.
    • Familiarity with healthcare codes, guidelines (e.g., FGI), and regulatory standards.
  • Communication: 
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to lead client presentations and facilitate stakeholder engagement.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s degree in Architecture, Healthcare Design, or related field. 
  • 10+ years of experience in healthcare architecture, including large-scale hospital or outpatient facility projects. 
  • Experience with Target Value Delivery (TVD) and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) methodologies. 
  • Certification in Evidence-Based Design (EDAC) or Lean Healthcare Design. 
  • Familiarity with sustainability frameworks such as LEED or WELL Building Standards. 
  • Proven ability to engage with executive leadership and external design partners. 
  • Experience working within a large healthcare system or academic medical center.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:  

Strategic Planning & Design Leadership (20%)

• Lead facilities advanced planning which includes programming, planning, and design intent for hospitals, outpatient clinics, research, and administrative facilities across the HealthPartners system.

  • Translate organizational strategy and clinical needs into innovative, functional, and patient-centered design concepts.
  • Develop and present master plans, space programs, and schematic design concepts to executives and key stakeholders.
  • Ensure alignment of facility planning with HealthPartners’ strategic, capital planning and operational priorities.

   

• Project Oversight & Stakeholder Engagement (45%)
  • Manage multiple design and construction projects simultaneously, from concept through occupancy.
  • Facilitate user group meetings with clinicians, administrators, and facilities staff to ensure designs support clinical workflows and operational goals.
  • Communicate project vision, schedule, and impacts effectively across diverse audiences.
  • Serve as the architectural subject matter expert (SME) for the health system, coordinating with external architects, engineers, and contractors.
  • Conduct design reviews with Interior Design Program Manager and approve construction documents for compliance with system standards and applicable codes (e.g., FGI, NFPA, ADA).
  • Ensure all designs meet safety, accessibility, infection control, and sustainability standards.

 

• Regulatory & Compliance (10%)
  • Interface with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure compliance with healthcare facility regulations (e.g., HCAI/OSHPD, Joint Commission).
  • Maintain current knowledge of healthcare codes, building standards, and industry best practices.

 

• Design Standards & Innovation (15%)
  • Foster collaborative relationships with local and national healthcare architecture firms to uphold HealthPartners’ design standards.
  • Utilize Target Value Delivery (TVD) methodologies to guide teams toward cost-effective, high-value design solutions.

  • Partner with Interior Design Program Manager and Director of Design and Construction to champion sustainable and evidence-based design practices that enhance clinical outcomes and long-term facility performance.

     

• Mentorship & Leadership (10%)
  • Mentor project managers and potential future junior architects within the facilities planning team.
  • Promote continuous improvement and innovation in healthcare environments through leadership and knowledge sharing.

 

 

*Job description rankings/percentages are intended to reflect normal averages over an extended period of time, and are subject to daily variances.  Quality and efficiency standards should at no time be compromised to meet the average expectations expressed above.  Job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate organization or department needs.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Values

All colleagues are expected to live our values:  

Excellence: We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.

Compassion: We care and show empathy and respect for each person.

Partnership: We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.

Integrity: We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.

 

Additional Expectations:

• Complies with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, provides input on safety issues, and promotes a safe work environment. 
• Maintains regular and timely attendance. 
• Protects confidentiality.
• Demonstrates participation in and support of the organization's Corporate Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education and training and complying with the organization's policies and procedures.  
• Timely completion of all mandatory education and organizational requirements (i.e., licensure/certification, Employee Health and Wellness requirements, annual training, etc.)

 

 

 

POPULATION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

  Yes No Does this employee have direct patient contact?   X

Departments will need to determine the appropriate competencies in their areas for their specific patient populations documented in the essential duties section.

 

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:

Please describe the degree to which the position directs the work of others or coordinates workflow of a clinic, department, or functional area.  If applicable, indicate the number of people and the titles for which this position directly and/or indirectly directs the work of others or coordinates workflow.
Critical Job Demands  

Section 1: Place an “X’ next to ONE of the terms that best describes the frequency for each of the Critical Demands.

Critical Demands

N/A

0%

Rare

1-5% (Up to a ½ hour)

Occa

6-33% (1/2 hour to 3 hours)

Freq

34-66% (3 to 5½ hours)

Cont

67-100% (5½ to 8 hours)

Standing - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about.     X     Walking - Moving about on foot.       X   Sitting - Remaining in a seated position.     X     Squatting - Assuming or maintaining a crouching position with the knees bent.   X       Reaching - Stretching out or extending to touch or grasp.   X       Lifting - Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling).   X       Carrying - Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder.   X       Pushing/Pulling – Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away/towards from the force.   X       Handling/Fingering – (includes typing, computer work, gripping, grasping, and pinching)       X  

 

Section 2: Place an “X” next to ONE of the terms that best describes the Strength Rating for this job classification which is expressed by one of five terms: Sedentary, Light, Medium, Heavy, and Very Heavy. 

X Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.    Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.    Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.    Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.    Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work.

Note: During any patient handling task, if any caregiver is required to lift more than 35 lbs. of a patient’s weight, assistive transfer devices should be used for the transfer. 

 

 

 

 

  

HAZARD ASSESSMENT FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)               Please contact the employer Employee Health & Safety (EHS) with any questions or assistance related to the completion of the Hazard Assessment for Personal Protective Equipment (HAPPE) Form.              RELATED TO: Hazardous Substances and Harmful Physical Agents              Yes  No  Task Description  Potential Hazard  Hazard control  PPE Required        x Working with box cutters, knives or other sharp cutting devices.  Penetration 

• Cut away from body. 
• Use proper tool for the job. 

 

Safety knife or safety box cutter 

Cut resistant gloves 

Other ___________________ 

   x

Working with liquid chemicals, acids, or caustics (Examples: reprocessing, cleaners, disinfectants, laboratory chemicals). 

   See MSDS online database for chemical list 

Chemicals 

Flammables 

Toxic Gases 

Corrosives 

• Use only employer approved products. 
• Use appropriate soaking containers with labels. 
• Understand hazards of chemicals you use (read MSDS). 

 

Goggles 

Chemical face shield 

Chemical resistant gloves 

Chemical resistant aprons  

Lab Coat 

Closed toe shoes 

Powered Air Purifying Respirator 

Other ___________________ 

   x Exposed to extreme heat (Examples: Autoclaves, Blanket warmers, Ovens, Propane torches) or cold (Liquid Nitrogen, Winter temperatures). 

Heat 

Cold Stress, Burns, Frostbite 

• Approach hot surfaces carefully. 
• Use only approved liquid nitrogen dewars. Dispense only if trained. 

 

Heat resistant gloves 

Cryogenic (cold resistant) gloves 

Goggles  

Face shield 

Other ___________________ 

 x   Driving or riding in motorized vehicle equipment as part of the job.  Vehicle crash, Impact 

• Absolutely no text messaging while driving. 
• Refrain from cell phone use while driving. 

 

Seat belt 

Other ___________________ 

   x Working in extremely wet or slippery conditions or working in 24/7 operations where floors are wet from mopping.  Slip, Trip, or Fall 

• For wet areas, mop excess water regularly. 
• Place warning signs. 
• Select footwear carefully 

 

Slip resistant shoes 

Rubber boots 

 

Other ___________________ 

  X  Preparing or handling hazardous drugs (Examples: cytotoxic drugs, chemotherapy agents). 

Chemical 

Genetic damage 

Tumors 

• Receive training 
• PPE 
• Use of biological cabinet 
• Spill procedures 
• Waste disposal SOP 

 

Gloves appropriate for chemical 

Disposable barrier gown  

Goggles 

N95/PAPR (spill cleanup) 

Ventilation Hood 

Other ___________________ 

  X  Medical/surgical procedures involving heat generating tools or equipment (Examples: cautery/ lasers).  Light radiation, burns to self or patient, smoke inhalation 

• Receive laser training. 
• Awareness and knowledge to minimize surgical or procedural fires. 
• Code Red training 
• PPE 
• Restricted access 

 

Specialized laser safety glasses 

Other ___________________ 

  X  Working with or near ionizing Radiation Hazards (Examples: Radioactive sources, X-Rays).  Over exposure, Genetic damage 

• Warning signage 
• PPE 
• Waste and spill procedures 
• Personal monitoring 
• Shielding, distance 

 

Lead Aprons 

Other ___________________ 

  X  Working near MRI.  Trauma resulting from missile effect 

• Restrict access 
• Screening 
• Signage 

       x Moving equipment/supplies.  Strain, Sprain 

• Proper body mechanics 
• Get additional help 
• Get Ergonomic help from EOHS. 

      X  Dealing with agitated persons or disturbances.  Workplace violence, bodily injury, body fluid exposure 

• Training in verbal de-escalation techniques. 
• Code Green procedure 

 

Gloves (Clean) 

Barrier Gown or fluid resistant Lab Coat 

  

 

 

 

HAZARD ASSESSMENT FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)              RELATED TO: Infectious Agents              Yes  No  Description  Potential Hazard  Hazard control  PPE Required         PERFORMING OR ASSISTING WITH THESE TASKS:            X 

Potential for splash of blood/body fluid to face and clothing: examples but not all inclusive: suctioning, wound irrigation, eye & ear irrigation, close contact (within 3 ft.) of patient with frequent, productive cough, sigmoidoscopy, cystoscopy, colonoscopy.   

 

Exposure to Infectious Agents 

• Hand hygiene before and after task 
• PPE 

 

 

Facial protection (mask plus goggles OR face shield) 

Gloves (Clean)  

Barrier Gown if anticipate splash 

  X 

Activity that requires touching patient’s non-intact skin or mucous membranes.  

 

Exposure to Infectious Agents 

• Hand hygiene before and after task 
• PPE 

 

Gloves (Clean)  

 

  X  Activity that includes touching patient’s blood/body fluid or contaminated items or environment, examples, but not all inclusive: disposal of urine, blood canisters.   Exposure to Infectious Agents 

• Hand hygiene before and after task 
• PPE  
• Use of Spill kits (as needed) 

 

 

Gloves (Clean)  

Barrier Gown if anticipate splash 

Facial protection (mask plus goggles OR face shield) if anticipate splash 

 

 

  X  Performing duties with sharp devices that could result in exposure to blood or body fluids.  Exposure to Infectious Agent/sharp injury 

• Use of sharps safety devices 
• Avoid re-capping needles 
• Proper disposal of sharps at point of care 
• For reusable sharp, use safe transporting practices 
• Use neutral zone for passing sharps 
• PPE  

 

 

Gloves (Clean vs. Sterile depends on the procedure)  

 

Facial protection (mask plus goggles OR face shield) if anticipate splash 

 

  X  Entering rooms where patients with airborne diseases are treated.   Exposure to Infectious Agent/inhalation 

• Mask patient 
• Place patient in airborne infection isolation room if available 
• Limit entry into room 
• Keep door closed 
• PPE 

 

  Follow Communicable Disease Guidelines and Tuberculosis Control Plan to determine if N95 respirator, PAPR, or surgical mask is needed    X  Work with specimens from patients with airborne diseases. 

Exposure to Infectious Agent/inhalation 

 

• PPE 
• Biological Safety hoods/cabinet instrumentation with automated/closed sampling mechanisms 

  N95 respirator or PAPR    X 

 1. Procedures that enter deep tissue or body fluid, including but not limited to:  

Central IV insertion, placing a catheter or injecting material into the spinal canal or subdural space (myelogram, lumbar puncture, spinal/epidural anesthesia), breast biopsy, temporal artery biopsy, bone marrow biopsy, OB vaginal delivery, incision & drainage. 

 

Exposure to infectious agents 

• Hand hygiene before and after procedures 
• PPE 

 

 

Gloves (Sterile) 

Barrier Gown  

Facial protection (mask plus eye protection or face shield plus mask required during these procedures) 

 

  X 

 2. a. Procedures that enter  

         subcutaneous tissue or are located  

         in the skin structure, including but  

         not limited to:  

• Excision of mole, lump, or bump  
• Excision of lipoma or sebaceous cyst, vasectomy 

 

Exposure to infectious agents 

• Hand hygiene before and after procedure 
• PPE 

 

 

Facial protection (mask and eye protection required during these procedures if anticipate splash) 

Gloves (Sterile) 

Barrier Gown if anticipate splash 

  X 

2. b. Additional Procedures 

• Shave biopsy, punch biopsy 
• Joint injection, nerve injection, joint aspiration 
• Peripheral IV insertion, ENT procedures 
• Anal-rectal Biopsy 

 

Exposure to infectious agents 

• Hand hygiene before and after procedure 
• PPE 

 

 

Gloves (Clean) 

Barrier Gown if anticipate splash 

Facial protection (mask and eye protection required during these procedures if anticipate splash) 

 

  X 

3. Handling Lab specimens in a laboratory 

 

Exposure to infectious agents 

• Hand hygiene after removing gloves 
• PPE 
• Biological Safety hoods/cabinet 
• Splash guard 
• Instrumentation with automated/closed sampling mechanisms 

 

Lab Coat ( fluid resistant) 

Gloves (Clean) 

Facial protection (mask  plus eye protection or face shield plus mask required during these procedures) 

              Other tasks with identified safety, health or infectious hazards requiring PPE?              Yes  No  Task Description  Hazard  Hazard control  List PPE required       

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