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Job Available - Experienced Health Care Architect & Facility Planner

A world-renowned Chicago-area health care organization is recruiting for a seasoned, stellar architect and facilities planner. Ideally a licensed architect with 10+ years in facilities planning and development, this individual will be comfortable working at all levels of the organization including C-suite and Board of Directors. S/he will see projects through all phases, from design through construction, providing strong capital budgeting and project management direction, while building a capable in-house staff of designers and project managers. Candidates should exhibit strong knowledge of health care engineering systems, urban planning and land use development, from either/both owner and consulting viewpoints.

Renee Banchiere of Hanna & Associates is coordinating the search. Contact her at renee@ahanna.com or 714-465-2087.


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