Smith Seckman Reid Inc

MEQ Planner II

Smith Seckman Reid Inc$70K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or related healthcare experience
  • 3-4 years of medical equipment planning experience preferred
  • Experience with large, complex acute care projects
  • Knowledge of design and construction schedules
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning efforts translating clinical needs into equipment scopes and budgets
  • Establish and maintain professional client relationships throughout the process
  • Develop equipment budgets and roadmaps in collaboration with client visioning
  • Plan equipment layout using ESP and resolve design conflicts early
  • Coordinate meetings with design teams and communicate responsibilities
  • Organize vendor presentations and support RFP development and negotiations
  • Conduct equipment inventories and assess technology reuse versus replacement
  • Create and manage comprehensive project equipment lists and procurement strategies

Benefits

  • 100% Employee-Owned with immediate ESOP vesting
  • 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company match
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance
  • Flexible work schedules with generous PTO and paid parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

As a Medical Equipment Planner II, you'll lead complex planning efforts-translating clinical needs into coordinated equipment scopes, budgets, and specifications; guiding user groups and design teams; and stewarding procurement and installation to deliver safe, efficient healthcare environments.
  • Establish and maintain client relationships; serve as a professional interface throughout planning and delivery.
  • Lead visioning and preplanning with clients; develop initial and updated medical equipment budgets and roadmaps.
  • Plan equipment room-by-room using ESP; incorporate client standards; identify design/equipment conflicts early.
  • Develop and facilitate user group meetings across SD, DD, CD, CA, and Procurement & Equipment Management phases.
  • Coordinate design-team and OAC meetings; communicate the Medical Equipment Responsibilities Matrix to all parties.
  • Organize vendor presentations/site visits; develop and analyze RFPs; support pricing negotiations as requested.
  • Review drawings in Revit/AutoCAD and coordinate equipment requirements; maintain clear communication with architects and contractors.
  • Lead equipment inventories; evaluate reuse vs. replacement; maintain knowledge of emerging technologies.
  • Create and maintain accurate project equipment lists within established standards and guidelines.
  • Develop procurement delivery strategies; manage purchase orders, storage, delivery, installation, and operational verification when contracted.
  • Manage project equipment budgets; obtain approvals and client sign-offs; provide close-out packages and final reports.
  • Support move management activities and participate in industry conferences/trade shows to remain current on products and technology.

Who We're Looking For

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree and/or related experience in the Healthcare environment or Clinical arena
  • 3-4 or more years of medical equipment planning experience or related experience preferred
  • Experience planning large complex projects in the acute care setting
  • Understanding of design and construction schedules and the ability to coordinate equipment programming with building design and construction

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Knowledge of appropriate use/allocation of medical equipment for direct patient care and clinical workflows.
  • Ability to interpret architectural drawings in Revit and AutoCAD; understanding of construction documents and schedules.
  • Budget skills-ability to create and maintain project medical equipment budgets with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Clear written communication and speech clarity; strong presentation, organization, active listening, and customer focus.

What We Offer
  • 100% Employee-Owned - Ownership from day one with immediate ESOP vesting.
  • Retirement Savings - 401(k) with immediate vesting and a generous company match.
  • Health & Wellness - Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-funded HSA contributions for HDHP plans.
  • Company-Paid Protection - Life insurance, AD&D, and short and long term disability at no cost to you.
  • Work-Life Balance - Flexible schedules, paid parental leave, generous PTO, and paid company holidays.
  • Career Growth - Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.

About Smith Seckman Reid Inc

Smith Seckman Reid Inc is an engineering firm that provides a variety of services to clients in the healthcare, education, and government sectors. The firm was founded in 1968 and has offices in several cities throughout the United States. Smith Seckman Reid Inc offers a range of services, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, as well as commissioning and energy services. The firm is committed to sustainability and has completed several LEED-certified projects. Smith Seckman Reid Inc is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
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