MEQ Planner II
Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. · Austin, TX · 6 days ago
RemoteRemoteOTHRFull-time
About the role
As a Medical Equipment Planner II at SSR, you will lead complex planning efforts, translating clinical needs into coordinated equipment scopes, budgets, and specifications. Your responsibilities include guiding user groups and design teams, and stewarding procurement and installation to deliver safe, efficient healthcare environments.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
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
- 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
- Retail 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