Senior Healthcare Architect Planner

Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens. We provide value by integrating expertise across the natural and built environment lifecycle—from pre-development and planning to design, procurement, construction, and operations.

By integrating expertise across architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management, we deliver holistic, end-to-end solutions that drive efficiency and deliver distinctive outcomes.

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Healthcare Architect Planner to provide expert support to the Defense Health Agency Facility Enterprise (DHA‑FE) in managing healthcare facility projects, including planning, design, construction, and Initial Outfitting & Transition (IO&T). This role ensures the delivery of functional, code‑compliant medical infrastructure in partnership with NAVFAC, USACE, and local medical commands. The position may require you to travel between worksites located in Falls Church, VA and Bethesda, MD as needed for support of projects.

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our HR Director (April Hawkins) at 269‑927‑0144 or

• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports, information papers, executive summaries, and project briefings.
• Perform quality assurance on reports and presentations to ensure consistency and actionable recommendations.
• Facilitate user meetings, VIP site tours, and address site‑specific project issues.
• Review facility design and specifications for operational and functional adequacy.
• Evaluate contractor submittals, schedules, and project documentation; provide technical feedback.
• Review and validate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) for alignment with design intent and operational concepts.
• Assess Requests for Information (RFIs) and contract modifications for impacts on facility medical functionality.
• Coordinate with DHA Transition Coordinators to integrate engineering changes into training and movement plans.
• Support reviews of specialized medical equipment in collaboration with local command and DHA staff.
• Participate in oversight of NAVFAC QA/QC activities through field inspections and regular team interfaces.
• Maintain awareness and advise on NAVFAC QA/QC standards, procedures, and practices.
• Assist with review and analysis of Value Engineering (VE) proposals.
• Coordinate IM/IT and low‑voltage system design reviews with NAVFAC MFPO and installation IT teams.
• Provide technical input on unique medical systems and engineering applications.
• Track and resolve construction engineering issues collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Support DHA in processing ECPs to incorporate user requirements into final facility design.
• Participate in development and execution of commissioning plans with key facility stakeholders.
• Engage in Red Zone meetings and conduct punch‑out inspections during project closeout.
• Ensure delivery of O&M training, manuals, warranties, and as‑built drawings on schedule.
• Assist in facility inspections, testing, verification, and certification processes.
• Attend and contribute to project meetings and teleconferences, coordinating follow‑up actions.
• Generate project‑related reports, presentations, and documentation for leadership review.
• Report progress weekly and coordinate schedules with DHA Program Managers or representatives.
• Provide recommended responses and feedback for construction/design agent communications.
• Help develop maintenance plans for facility post‑occupancy sustainability.
• Review and support development of O&M training plans for facility systems.

• Planning and Design Support
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  Provide strategic planning and comprehensive design…