EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR - INTERMEDIATE

Job Summary:

The Equipment Coordinator/Manager plays a crucial role as the Architect's Fixture, Furniture, and Equipment (FFE) representative within design-build delivery models for healthcare facilities.

This position is integral to the collaborative efforts between design-build contractors, healthcare partners, and the architectural team. The primary focus is on empowering efficient processes and ensuring seamless communication between all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Leadership:
  • o Act as the primary point of contact for FFE processes within the client teams, design-build contractors, and healthcare partners.
  • o Monitor the equipment procurement process, and if any delays or issues are identified, take the lead in addressing and resolving them promptly.
  • o Empower the Parkin FFE to manage the process, initiate corrective actions, and ensure progress is monitored effectively.
• BIM Integration:
  • o Work collaboratively with planners and BIM modelers by integrating into Building Information Modeling (BIM) channels on projects.
  • o Assist in locating and providing appropriate cut sheets for equipment-specific items, ensuring seamless integration into the collaborative teams' project documentation.
• Liaison and Coordination:
  • o Serve as a key liaison between collaborating teams and the Architect, facilitating communication and coordination.
  • o Collaborate closely with equipment vendors to ensure timely delivery and accurate shop drawings aligned with project specifications.
• User Group Meetings (UGMs):

• o Actively participate in User Group Meetings (UGMs) to facilitate equipment discussions.
• o Provide support by presenting cut sheets to enhance user understanding of specified equipment, collecting feedback, and addressing any changes that may arise during the discussion.
• o Ensure that all changes are effectively communicated and coordinated with collaborating teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in architecture or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven experience in equipment coordination within healthcare facility design.
• Strong understanding of design-build delivery models and processes.
• Proficient in BIM tools and capable of navigating BIM channels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage and monitor complex processes effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Understanding of healthcare operations and workflow to inform equipment planning decisions.
• LEED certification or knowledge of sustainable design principles is a plus.