Architectural Planner II - Facilities Planning and Management

Washington University in St. Louis

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Physical Planning (8 Years)
• A driver's license is not required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree
• University Or Medical School In A Facilities Organization (5 Years)
• 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

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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level