21 Jan
Parkin Architects
Ottawa
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
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