MEQ Planner II

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

401(k) plan with company match

Health, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flexible schedules & paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc is seeking a Medical Equipment Planner II to translate clinical needs into coordinated equipment scopes, budgets, and specifications. You will guide user groups and design teams while overseeing procurement and installation to deliver safe, efficient healthcare environments.

You will establish client interfaces, develop budgets and roadmaps, and coordinate with design teams and procurement through all project phases, including vendor briefings and RFP analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related healthcare experience.
• 3–4+ years of medical equipment planning experience or related experience preferred.
• Experience planning large complex projects in the acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• 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 signoffs; provide closeout packages and final reports.
• Support move management activities and participate in industry conferences/trade shows to remain current on products and technology.

Skills

Client relations

Budget planning

Project coordination

MS Office

Presentations

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related healthcare experience

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

ESP

Job description

At SSR, we're more than a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm-we're a team of owners committed to solving complex projects and delivering innovative solutions for facility and infrastructure challenges. With locations across the U.S. and expertise spanning diverse markets and services, our collaborative approach empowers us to build lasting partnerships with each other, our clients, and our communities.

We believe high performance and a people-first culture go hand in hand. As an owner from day one, our colleagues thrive in an environment that values accountability, celebrates achievement, and supports personal and professional growth. As owners, we take pride in our work and in each other-driving results while fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired.

Want to hear directly from our team? Visit http://www.ssr-inc.com/life-at-ssr and explore our culture on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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 roombyroom 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 designteam 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 signoffs; provide closeout 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 companyfunded 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.

SSR is an Equal Opportunity / Aff

EEO Disabled/Veterans

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