Navy Officer Subspecialty · Engineering
1804 Health Facility Planning and Projects
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
A health facility planning and projects officer plans, designs, renovates, and oversees medical buildings and clinical spaces. The officer translates healthcare mission requirements into facility projects, budgets, schedules, and construction oversight.
Core Skills
- healthcare facility planning
- capital project management
- space programming
- architectural requirements development
- construction budgeting
- project scheduling
- stakeholder coordination
- building code compliance
- healthcare environmental design
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Acrobat
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Revit
Civilian Career Paths
- Civil Engineering
- Construction Management
- Facilities Management
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction
- Facility Management Professional (FMP)
- LEED Green Associate
- Associate Constructor (AC)
- Certified Associate Construction Manager (CACM)
Career Growth
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM)
- Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
- LEED AP Building Design + Construction (LEED AP BD+C)
What the Work Involves
- Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.
- Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations.
- Plan, administer, and control budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies.
- Participate in architectural and engineering planning and design, including space and installation management.
Related Occupations
- General and Operations Managers
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
- Civil Engineers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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