Healthcare Planning Specialist for VA Projects

SJS Executives, LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid federal holidays

80 hours of annual PTO

Medical, dental, life, and disability

Critical illness coverage

Job summary

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, seeks a Planner to support construction operations at a VA facility. The role involves space planning, master planning, and coordination with VA staff, architects, engineers, and government stakeholders.

The position requires US citizenship, a valid Real ID, and AutoCAD/Revit experience, with 5+ years in healthcare planning. Start date is October 15, 2026, and compensation ranges from $33 to $38 per hour plus comprehensive

Qualifications

• Must have valid Real ID according to federal regulations.
• US Citizenship is required.
• AutoCAD and/or Revit experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• In lieu of a qualifying degree, an additional 6 years of relevant planning experience may be substituted.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare planning, preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with healthcare or clinical environments, procurement processes, and contract support services.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and a thorough background check for access onto a military installation.

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 IPTs.
• Facilitate the 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.

Skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, seeks a Planner to support construction operations at a VA facility. The role involves space planning, master planning, and coordination with VA staff, architects, engineers, and government stakeholders.

The position requires US citizenship, a valid Real ID, and AutoCAD/Revit experience, with 5+ years in healthcare planning. Start date is October 15, 2026, and compensation ranges from $33 to $38 per hour plus comprehensive