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. Powered by JazzHR
