Healthcare Construction Planner

SJS Executives LLC•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$33 - $38

About The Position

SJS Executives, LLC (also doing business as SJS Industrial) is seeking a Healthcare Construction Planner to support ongoing construction operations at a local VA healthcare facility. The role involves collaborating with VA staff, clinical teams, facility leadership, engineers, architects, consultants, and other government stakeholders to plan healthcare spaces and support construction project development. The position requires professional conduct while working on federal property and interacting with federal employees and service members. The position starts October 15, 2026. Pay is $33–$38 per hour.

Requirements

Possess a valid Real ID, as required by 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.
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.
Conduct oneself professionally and with decorum while working on federal property and interacting with federal employees and service members.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; six additional years of relevant planning experience may be substituted for a qualifying degree.
Five or more years of experience in healthcare planning is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist VA staff with preparing and maintaining the Project Management Plan, Construction Management Plan, and Risk Management Plan.
Provide mini master planning services for 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.
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 for 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.