UC San Diego Health · 23 hours ago
Senior Equipment Planner
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$118K/yr - $140K/yr
3+ years expUC San Diego Health is seeking a Senior Equipment Planner to oversee the budgeting and planning of capital and non-capital equipment for various projects. The role involves providing technical guidance on equipment selection, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with standards throughout the project lifecycle.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Budgets, plans, and identifies capital and non-capital equipment needs for construction, renovation, and medical equipment replacement projects
Provides technical information and guidance on equipment selection, utilization, pricing, and compliance with equipment standards
Serves as the equipment planning and programming liaison in coordination with academic, clinical, and administrative committees, user departments, and senior leadership
Collaborates with project managers, design teams, vendors, and stakeholders throughout all phases of the project to ensure equipment requirements are accurately reflected in planning, design, procurement, and implementation
Provides consultative support in developing detailed equipment lists, budgets, and schedules aligned with project goals and institutional standards
Prepares and/or oversees the development and periodic review of equipment documentation, including equipment listings, technical data sheets, room layouts, and infrastructure requirements
Participates in design reviews, construction coordination meetings, and project planning sessions to ensure equipment needs are fully integrated
Coordinates and/or manages site visits, special studies, and analysis of emerging technologies and their application to current and future capital projects
Oversees the planning, procurement, fit-up, and installation of medical center capital and non-capital equipment, including coordination of delivery logistics and vendor installation schedules
Supports project closeout activities, including equipment commissioning, asset tagging, and documentation handover
Provides review and approval of capital and non-capital equipment and clinical goods requisitions to ensure alignment with medical center standards, budgets, and purchasing protocols
Analyzes and develops departmental procedures with recommendations for changes and improvements as required by institutional policies, facilities codes, and regulatory agencies
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree or higher in architecture, planning, education/business administration, or industrial or biomedical engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and experience/training
Three (3+) or more years of related experience in equipment planning for construction and remodel projects, preferably in a healthcare environment
Strong Microsoft Office and project manager software skills. Working knowledge of CAD drawing programs and architectural design application programs
Experience and working knowledge of building and construction, design, construction contract administration and California Building Codes, including full understanding of industry practices
Experience working with high-value hospital/clinical capital equipment procurement programs, including justification, return on investment, and value analysis
Financial skills to prepare, monitor and manage project budgets, evaluate cost estimates, and review payment requests
Experience with supply chain management to encompass supply chain logistics, procurement, inventory management, and contract management
Strong communication skills on a one-to-one basis or in a group setting with project team, leaders, stakeholders, contractors and consultants
Experience tracking metrics, analyzing data, and creating summary reports on Key Performance Indicators
Preferred
Four (4+) or more years of related experience in equipment planning for construction and remodel projects, preferably in a healthcare environment
Experience with medical equipment validation and procurement
Experience with Attainia capital equipment planning software
Company
UC San Diego Health
UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.2MKey Investors
The Beryl InstituteThe Conrad Prebys Foundation
2025-10-31Grant
2023-06-26Grant· $0.2M
Leadership Team
Sandip Patel
Professor
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