Architectural Planner II - Facilities Planning and Management

Scheduled Hours
40

Position Summary
Plans, analyzes, estimates and completes conceptual and detailed work products in support of the strategic efforts for facilities projects ensuring efficiency within designated budget. Serves as an ambassador of Danforth. Consults and communicates with departments regarding planning and project advancement.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support strategic efforts by delivering detailed analyses of project productivity and efficiency, as well as long-term estimates. Conduct a needs assessment and propose solutions to improve efficiency.
  
• Support and lead project management initiatives and ensure the effective transition of space-planning efforts into project implementation, supporting a successful project workflow.
  
• Provide development of detailed conceptual planning, programming, and estimating, as well as project transition (transition from planning to projects). Participate in planning and support the development of information for presentations and negotiations with business units. Remain consistent and aligned with WashU Medicine Senior Administration directives and plans. This includes plans to maximize space use and productivity to meet WashU Research, Teaching, and Clinical needs.
  
• Participate in supporting complex scheduling planning projects, monitor work in progress, and complete all documentation related to these efforts utilizing assigned technology, tools, processes, and templates.
  
• Consult with departments to qualify and quantify planning details. Serve as an ambassador of the department by promoting a positive image through courtesy, professionalism, and diplomacy.
  
• Assist in the scope development for the planning group and may include participation in RFQs or services, as well as for assigned studies and or planning projects. May participate and support the ongoing initiatives for negotiations and contracting.
  
• Serve as an ambassador of the department by promoting a positive image through courtesy, professionalism, and diplomacy.
  
• Estimate project cost, evaluate proposed modifications and changes as planning evolves, offering recommendations and solutions for efficiency and favorability in expenditures.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
  

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
  
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).
  

Equipment

• Office equipment.
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications /Professional Licenses :
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:
Physical Planning (8 Years)

Skills:
Not Applicable

Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:
Master's degree

Certifications /Professional Licenses :
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:
University Or Medical School In A Facilities Organization (5 Years)

Skills:
Architecture (Buildings and Structures), Civil Engineering, Complex Systems, Data Management, Deadline Management, Electrical Engineering, Fast-Paced Environments, High Accuracy, Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Planning, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Spreadsheets, Urban Planning, Working Independently, Workplace Productivity, Written Communication

Grade
G15

Salary Range
$84,200.00 - $148,500.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
  
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
  
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
  
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
  

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
  

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
  
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
  

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EEO Statement
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