Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Equipment Planner is responsible for producing high-quality FF&E project deliverables. This person will work on any/all phases of development including Pre-Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents and Construction Administration, reporting to the Project Manager or Sr. Equipment Planner on tasks and deliverables and work directly with him/her with the goal of on-time, on/under budget project completion.

General duties:

• Actively interact with and support medical equipment discussions/calls and user group meetings.
• Maintain project FF&E database and develop equipment specifications and procurement packets.
• Expertly review shop drawings and samples to verify the proposed equipment supports facility workflow and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing requirements.
• Quickly locate and select FF&E items using personal in-depth knowledge of products and vendors.
• Troubleshoot problems on site and make informed recommendations to correct and move projects forward without compromising design intent.
• At times takes lead role to facilitate outside team meetings with clients, client’s management team, architects, engineers, general contractors, purchasing agents, and signage contractors to name a few. Participate in group conversations as a valuable member, lending feedback, troubleshooting, brainstorming, offering technical information that is well founded using personal knowledge of medical industry and design industry trends and approaches.
• Develop/support meeting minutes and distributed to all members involved in process. Track for acceptance.
• Develop equipment packet requirements for Government contracting using open source, prime vendor, E-cat, Nx, and sole source requirements.
• Develop justification and approvals (J&A) that identify the appropriate requirements to support government contracting sole source activities.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficient in MS Office, Access, SharePoint, and Bluebeam.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere as well as individually.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to demonstrate sound judgement in decision making.
• Proactive in reaching out to client personnel or vendors for needed information. Willing to enforce deadlines.
• Detail driven.
• Ability to maintain focus in a fast-paced environment.
• Know ‘Uniformed Building Codes’, Fire and Life Safety, and ADA Codes.
• Ability to lead project meetings.
• In-depth knowledge of medical equipment as well as emerging technologies used in a healthcare setting
• Flexible and willing to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and evenings as necessary during project activations.
• Experienced in both healthcare facility renovation and new construction.
• Travel Requirements: Work from home. Travel required up to 50% of work time during project activation, orientation, and training phase.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Biomedical Engineering, or similar. Or possess equivalent in military education and training and/or experience.
• 5 years prior experience as a Medical Equipment Planner on a healthcare construction project.
• Experience in supporting clinical user meetings and speaking with project stakeholders including senior leadership and physician groups.
• Experience working with furniture and equipment vendors.