Healthcare Planner

This position starts October 15, 2026 and supports ongoing construction operations within a local VA healthcare facility. SJS Executives, LLC (SJS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in professional services for federal and military organizations.

About the role

You will collaborate with a team on a property owned by the United States federal government, interacting with federal employees and service members. Professional decorum is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist VA staff with preparation and 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 Integrated Process Teams (IPTs).
• Facilitate 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 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.

Requirements

• Valid Real ID (required by federal regulations).
• US Citizenship (required).
• AutoCAD and/or Revit experience (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred). In lieu of a degree, six (6) additional years of relevant planning experience may be substituted.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in healthcare planning (preferred).
• Demonstrated experience with healthcare or clinical environments, procurement processes, and contract support services.
• Must pass a drug test and thorough background check (extending beyond 7 years per federal law for military installation access).

Pay

$33/hr to $38/hr.

Benefits

• 11 paid federal holidays per year.
• 80 hours of annual accrued PTO.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Critical illness coverage.