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process of change orders and resource management.\n\nIdentify opportunities for project add-services, operational efficiencies, cost savings, and workflow improvements.\n\nAssist with business development efforts, proposal reviews, and client presentations as needed.\n\nActivation Support and Project Close Out\nSupport building activation through medical equipment status updates\n\nSupport project close out as needed\n\nQualifications\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or related field required.\n\nExperience\n8-12+ years of experience in medical equipment planning, healthcare project management, healthcare construction, or equipment implementation.\n\nExperience working and interacting in construction environment.\n\nExperience communication with diverse groups from C suite, clinical users, project leadership and construction resources.\n\nManaging projects in different areas requiring travel 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