Healthcare Construction Planner

27ed468a-cd1b-44c2-bdaa-45dde014af03•Minneapolis, MN

3d•$0 - $39

About The Position

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, is seeking a Healthcare Construction Planner to support ongoing construction operations within a local VA healthcare facility. The role involves collaborating with VA staff and other stakeholders to plan healthcare spaces and construction projects on federally owned property, while interacting professionally with federal employees and service members. The planner supports project and construction management planning, develops space-planning and architectural programming documents, assesses existing conditions and space utilization, and coordinates planning activities through project development. The position also supports procurement documentation, design reviews, capital planning, and phased occupancy planning to help renovations proceed while clinical operations continue. The stated pay is $38.94 per hour. Benefits include 11 paid federal holidays per year, 80 hours of accrued annual PTO, medical, health, dental, and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and critical illness coverage. A valid REAL ID and U.S. citizenship are required. Candidates must pass a drug test and an extensive background check for access to a military installation.

Requirements

A valid REAL ID is required in accordance with federal regulations.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit is required.
Demonstrated experience with healthcare or clinical environments, procurement processes, and contract support services.
Must successfully pass a drug test and a thorough background check for access to a military installation; the background check extends beyond seven years in accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Justice guidelines.
A bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is listed as preferred; six additional years of relevant planning experience may substitute for a qualifying degree.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
At least five years of experience in healthcare planning.

Responsibilities

Assist VA staff with the preparation and ongoing maintenance of the Project Management Plan, Construction Management Plan, and Risk Management Plan.
Provide mini master planning services for specific functional areas, clinical service lines, and campus buildings.
Develop space-planning documents, layouts, equipment lists, and project cost estimates.
Use AutoCAD and/or Revit to develop project programming documents.
Participate in Project Development Integrated Process Teams (IPTs).
Facilitate development of technical documents required for procurement packages.
Conduct existing-conditions assessments and space-utilization analyses to support planning efforts.
Coordinate with clinical staff, facility leadership, engineering, and project stakeholders to define space and functional requirements.
Prepare architectural programming documents in accordance with VA design criteria, federal standards, and applicable healthcare planning guidelines.
Evaluate facility operations and workflows to support efficient space utilization and patient-care delivery.
Review design documents for compliance with approved programming requirements and project objectives.
Assist in developing phased occupancy and decanting plans to support renovations while maintaining ongoing clinical operations.
Support capital-planning initiatives by identifying facility deficiencies, future space needs, and infrastructure requirements.
Participate in project meetings, site visits, and design reviews, documenting planning decisions and action items.
Coordinate planning activities with architects, engineers, consultants, and government stakeholders throughout project development.
Maintain planning documentation, databases, and project records in accordance with VA policies and contract requirements.