Smith Seckman Reid Inc

Sr MEQ Planner I

Smith Seckman Reid Inc$75K — $95K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Healthcare or related field
  • 6-8 years of medical equipment planning or clinical experience
  • Experience with large complex projects in acute care settings
  • Knowledge of architectural and design schedules
  • Project management, construction management, or design background preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead medical equipment planning efforts based on clinical needs
  • Establish and maintain client relationships
  • Conduct interviews to clarify medical equipment requirements
  • Attend and lead planning sessions and meetings
  • Develop and manage Medical Equipment Responsibilities Matrix
  • Plan equipment room layouts using proprietary software
  • Coordinate with design teams on FF&E placement

Benefits

  • 100% Employee-Owned with immediate ESOP vesting
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting and generous match
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life insurance, AD&D, and disability protection at no cost
  • Flexible schedules and generous PTO
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

As a Senior Medical Equipment Planner I, 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 new client relationships and maintain ongoing client satisfaction throughout planning and delivery.
  • Lead interviews to verify medical equipment requirements; recommend best practices and equipment based on service lines.
  • Attend/lead onsite and virtual planning sessions, user group meetings, OAC, and design-team coordination across SD, DD, CD, CA, and Procurement & Equipment Management phases.
  • Develop the Medical Equipment Responsibilities Matrix; distribute updates to the full project team.
  • Plan room-by-room equipment using ESP (proprietary software); implement client standards and identify design/equipment conflicts early.
  • Coordinate with the Revit design team for FF&E placement; manage vendor submittals for incorporation into project drawings.
  • Develop and update budgets; source equipment for quotes; analyze RFPs and support pricing negotiations at the client's request.
  • Conduct equipment inventories; evaluate reuse vs. replacement; maintain awareness of emerging products and technologies.
  • Review drawings and coordinate equipment requirements; ensure clear communication with architects, contractors, and facility personnel.
  • Develop procurement and delivery strategies when contracted; manage POs, storage, delivery, installation, and operational verification.
  • Provide final reports and equipment documentation at project completion; support move-management activities as required.
  • Research markets, attend conferences/trade shows, and share insights to inform planning and specifications.

Who We're Looking For

Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree and / or related experience in the Healthcare environment and / or Clinical arena
  • 6-8 years of medical equipment planning or clinical experience
  • Experience planning large complex projects in the acute care setting
  • Understanding of architectural and design schedules and the ability to coordinate equipment programming with building design and construction
  • Background in project management, construction management, architecture, design or project strategy planning preferred

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Revit and AutoCAD and interpreting architectural drawings.
  • Understanding of hospital/clinic procedures and department functions; knowledge of appropriate allocation of medical equipment.
  • Budget skills and accounting awareness to create/maintain project equipment budgets with accuracy.
  • Clear writing, strong presentations, speech clarity, and active listening; detail-oriented with sound judgment and organization.
  • Customer-focused collaborator able to orchestrate multiple activities across clients, architects, contractors, and vendors.

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.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: SSR is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to an SSR employee without 1) a current, fully executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position via HR

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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