Architect Medical Planning Support

About Bodwé Professional Services Group

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 enhance space and place in partnership with clients that span the country and business sectors, offering full-service architecture and engineering services as well as contract support services for federal agencies. We design and build, preserve and restore, mitigate and manage, serve and problem solve.

Position Summary

The Architect - Medical Planning Support will provide comprehensive planning, design, construction, and Initial Outfitting & Transition (IO&T) management support for the Defense Health Agency Facilities Enterprise (DHA-FE) in Falls Church, VA. The role includes oversight of Military Construction (MILCON), Unspecified Minor Military Construction (UMMC), and Uniformed Services University (USU) design projects. The architect will support multiple healthcare construction efforts and special initiatives, ensuring facilities meet mission-critical healthcare requirements, codes, and operational standards.

Accommodation Requests

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

Essential Duties
Project Oversight & CoordinationSupport planning, design, and execution of military medical construction and IO&T projects within the National Capital Region (NCR).Serve as a liaison between DHA, NAVFAC, USACE, Design of Record (DOR) firms, local command stakeholders, and contractors.Monitor constructability and quality assurance during design and construction phases.Support commissioning, turnover, and decommissioning of healthcare facilities.Technical and Medical Planning SupportProvide medical facility design and code compliance reviews.Offer constructability input to ensure adherence to project intent, healthcare design standards, and functional medical requirements.Review engineering change proposals (ECPs), RFIs, and contract modifications to evaluate impact on clinical operations and infrastructure performance.Assist with integration of IM/IT systems and specialized medical equipment into facility design and transition plans.Administrative and Reporting DutiesPrepare recurring and ad hoc reports, technical briefs, and executive summaries.Participate in Red Zone meetings, punch-list inspections, and commissioning activities.Review facility operational documents, including O&M manuals, training materials, and as-built drawings.Coordinate responses to user input and facilitate communication among government and contractor teams.Professional Qualifications:
Candidates must demonstrate relevant experience and knowledge in healthcare architecture, military facility planning, and transition management. Required qualifications include:
Experience across the full hospital project delivery lifecycle, including design, construction, and activation.Proven support of DoD healthcare projects, including medical equipment planning and IO&T implementation.Knowledge of medical facility codes, standards, and DHA/NAVFAC/USACE procedures.Direct experience supporting DHA and NAVFAC MFPO in healthcare facility commissioning and activation.
Education and Experience
Licensed Architect (or equivalent degree with significant healthcare facility experience).Minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare architecture or construction management.Minimum 1 year of experience working on medical facility projects with NAVFAC and/or USACE.
Work Environment
On-site support in Bethesda, MD or Falls Church, VALocal travel up to 25% to medical facility project sites
Physical Demands

The role typically involves a combination of office settings and on-site visits to healthcare facilities, which may include construction zones or areas with ongoing equipment installations. Adherence to safety protocols and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when required are also essential.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Native American Hiring Preference

Our parent company, Mno-Bmadsen, prefers to hire Pokagon citizens who are qualified and suitable for available positions. For purposes of this section, "qualified" means that the applicant meets the technical and experiential needs for employment; and "suitable" means that the candidate appears to be the best fit considering present circumstances and conditions. Targeted preference is in the following order:
First, to qualified Pokagon Band citizens; andSecond, to qualified spouses, and qualified custodial parents; andThird, to other qualified Native Americans; andFourth, to all other qualified applicants
Any determinations as to the applicability of the Pokagon hiring preference are at the discretion of each Company President.

Reporting Branch: Federal Support Services

Reporting Entity: Bodwe Federal Services

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt

Hours Per Week: 40

Reporting Status: Onsite

Reports To: Senior Federal Program Manager

Manages Others: No

Overnight Travel: Local travel up to 25% to medical facility project sites

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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