MEQ Planner II

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

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee-Owned

Retirement Savings

Health & Wellness

Company-Paid Protection

Work-Life Balance

Career Growth

Job summary

SSR is a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm delivering healthcare facility solutions. As an owner-focused organization, SSR supports professional growth and accountability across projects.

As a Medical Equipment Planner II, you’ll translate clinical needs into equipment scopes, budgets, and specifications; guide user groups and design teams; and steward procurement and installation to deliver safe healthcare environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare/Clinical field or related experience.
• 3–4+ years of medical equipment planning experience or related experience preferred.
• Experience planning large complex projects in acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Establish client relationships; serve as a professional interface throughout planning and delivery.
• Lead budgeting and roadmaps; develop initial and updated medical equipment budgets.
• Develop and facilitate user group meetings across SD, DD, CD, CA, and Procurement phases.
• Coordinate design-team and OAC meetings; communicate responsibilities to all parties.
• Organize vendor presentations; develop and analyze RFPs; support pricing negotiations.
• Review drawings in Revit/AutoCAD; coordinate equipment requirements with architects and contractors.
• Lead equipment inventories; evaluate reuse vs. replacement; stay current on technologies.
• Create and maintain project equipment lists; develop procurement delivery strategies.
• Manage project equipment budgets; obtain approvals and client sign-offs; provide close-out reports.

Skills

Healthcare equipment planning

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare/Clinical field

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

HOU
900 Threadneedle Street
Ashford 7, Suite 600
Houston, TX 77079, USA

• Hybrid
• Medical Equipment
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MEQPL002517

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.
• 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

• 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&DD, 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…

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