Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

General Summary:

The Space Planner will oversee the space planning and allocation process for all new and future administrative office spaces associated with Lurie Children's Hospital Medical Center. The Space Planner will contribute to establishing and managing standards and policies related to the space needs for a growing organization while working alongside the Planning, Design and Construction Team in the Facility Services Department. The primary focus is to provide strategic space and occupancy planning expertise in support of long-term supply and demand planning, real estate strategy, workplace design, space analysis and space efficiency within Lurie Children's real estate portfolio.

Essential Job Functions:

• Space Planning: Oversee the space planning and space allocation process, contribute to establishing and managing standards and policies associated with occupancy demands.

• Space Utilization: Analyzing and assessing how existing space is currently used and identifying opportunities for improvement. This may involve rearranging furniture, redesigning layouts, or suggesting architectural changes. Identifies future and validates current organizational requirements for workspace needs, growth forecasting, specialized requirements, employee and seat count requirements at the business and employee level.

• Client Interaction: Collaborating with internal clients to understand their needs, preferences, and functional requirements. Effective communication skills are essential to grasp their vision and translate it into practical design solutions.

• Design Concept Development: Creating design concepts that align with the client's objectives, taking into account factors like aesthetics, functionality, and budget constraints. Able to develop supply and demand analytics, stack and block plans, move/migration strategies and prepare final executive level documents for leadership approval.

• Software Proficiency: Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, Serraview, and/or other visual aid tools to illustrate proposed space designs.

• Budget Management: Working within budget constraints and proposing cost-effective solutions. This may involve sourcing furniture, fixtures, and materials that fit within the allocated budget.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that space designs comply with building codes, accessibility standards, and any other relevant regulations.

• Project Coordination: Collaborating with other professionals such as architects, interior designers, contractors, and project managers to ensure the successful execution of space planning projects.

• Trend Awareness: Staying updated on current design trends, innovative technologies, and industry best practices to provide modern and relevant solutions.

• Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Post-secondary education in Interior Design, Architecture, Interior Architecture, or related area preferred.

• 3 to 5 years work experience in interior design, space & occupancy planning, and workspace consulting is desired.

• Computer Skills - proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, and Bluebeam; familiar with Serraview a bonus.

• Other Ideal Skills & Knowledge - construction process, project management, negotiations, organized, good written and oral communication skills.

Education

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities

• Discount purchasing program

There's a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Children's we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints - recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children's and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Support email: candidatesupport@luriechildrens.org