RUHS Facilities Construction Project Planner

Salary : $82,228.68 - $114,809.35 Annually
Location : Riverside
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 26-74906-01JH
Department: RUHS-Medical Center
Division: Facilities Design & Develop
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: 10/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
RUHS Facilities Construction Project Planner

Riverside, CA

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is recruiting a RUHS Facilities Construction Project Planner to plan, administer and manage complex healthcare construction, renovation and capital improvement projects within Riverside University Health System (RUHS) hospital and healthcare facilities. This position ensures projects are delivered in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, healthcare regulatory requirements, County ordinances, public works statutes, and established County policies and procedures and performs other related duties as required.

The RUHS Facilities Construction Project Planner reports to the of Director of Facilities Design & Development. Incumbents are responsible for all facility design, construction and alteration projects from identification through design and completion. Incumbents work on projects that may include a wide range of hospital construction, renovation and infrastructure improvement initiatives necessary to maintain, modernize, expand, or reconfigure healthcare facilities and support services in compliance with regulatory standards and evolving operational needs.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Plan, organize and manage healthcare construction and renovation projects from initial programming through final regulatory approval and project closeout.
• Ensure strict compliance with California Building Standards Code (Title 24), HCAI requirements, California Department of Public Health (CDPH) regulations, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation, ADA standards, Public Contract Code requirements, competitive bidding laws, prevailing wage statutes, bonding requirements, insurance provisions, and certified payroll reporting.
• Prepare and process RFPs, RFQs, RFBs, Form 11 documentation, Board agenda items, contract amendments, and change orders in accordance with County processes; prepare documentation suitable for audit, regulatory review and governing board oversight.
• Identify, mitigate and document regulatory, fiscal, operational, and life-safety risks associated with capital construction activities in occupied healthcare environments; coordinate Infection Control Risk Assessments (ICRA) and Interim Life Safety Measures (ILSM).
• Oversee architectural and engineering consultants and construction contractors.
• Develop, monitor and document project budgets and cost controls.
• Conduct inspections to ensure work conforms to approved plans, specifications and regulatory requirements; engage with HCAI Inspectors and work with Inspector of Record to ensure adherence to HCAI requirements and construction documents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, facilities management, or a closely related field. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for up to two years of the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.

Experience: three years of progressively responsible experience coordinating building construction or capital improvements, including three years in healthcare facilities or public sector environments.

Knowledge of: Healthcare regulatory frameworks; California Building Standards Codes; County procurement processes; Public Contract Code; public works regulations; prevailing wage and labor compliance requirements; construction risk management; fiscal accountability standards.

Ability to: Interpret and apply complex statutory and regulatory requirements; administer public works contracts; mitigate regulatory and fiscal risks; prepare defensible documentation; exercise independent professional judgment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For questions regarding this recruitment
Please contact Jeremy Holforty a (951) 955-5558 or. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Work Location and Telework
In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements.
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
BENEFIT PROGRAM: SEI
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)

4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)

10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY:
Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for individuals who are unable to work due to non-