Facilities Planning Manager

Ada County • Boise, ID

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About The Position

The Facilities Planning Manager is responsible for managing the planned use of county buildings and facilities and coordinating with project managers on projects involving construction, design, alteration, or installation of facilities and equipment in County-owned buildings. The position helps develop and implement policies for facility maintenance, space planning and utilization, design, and construction. It is located in the Ada County Operations Department and involves working with a wide range of stakeholders, exercising independent judgment, and directing the work of other employees.

The role develops and reviews architectural designs, specifications, and construction documents; assesses facilities and supports capital improvement projects; contributes to long-range and county-wide facilities planning; and oversees project costs, schedules, construction progress, contract requirements, and compliance with specifications. It also provides technical guidance to architects, engineers, and contractors, supports facility maintenance and repairs, and plans and oversees physical moves.

Work takes place in an office and in the field, including construction-site inspections in varied weather and terrain. Evening meetings, after-hours site work, and responding to emergency calls outside normal work hours may be required. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. The successful candidate must pass a Sheriff's Office criminal-records security clearance and hold and maintain a valid Idaho driver's license and professional architectural licensure in Idaho.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• At least five years of professional-level experience in a related field.
• Must hold and maintain professional architectural licensure in the State of Idaho.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Idaho driver's license.
• Must pass a Sheriff's Office security clearance (criminal-records) check.
• Knowledge of the International Building Code (IBC), building codes, related requirements, and ADA standards.
• Knowledge of public procurement and contracting, capital improvement planning, construction administration, and sustainable design practice.
• Knowledge of budgeting, policy formulation and implementation, building energy management, safety policies and procedures, and the maintenance, repair, and construction of buildings and grounds facilities.
• Knowledge of Idaho Public Works, Idaho Codes, and their applicability to County projects.
• Ability to review County-related plans and designs and provide professional advice and recommendations.
• Skill in reading and providing quality control for building plans, diagrams, specifications, and building codes.
• Skill in making engineering computations and analyses and checking construction computations prepared by architects and engineers.
• Ability to provide technical supervision and training to staff and explain complex information.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and to plan, interpret, prepare, and review specifications, plans, and designs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally.
• Ability to plan and complete professional projects and assignments; establish and maintain effective policies, procedures, plans, blueprints, and specifications; and develop and implement solutions to identified problems.
• May be required to assist technical staff, attend evening meetings, work on site after hours as project schedules require, and respond to emergency calls during off-duty hours while remaining reachable by telephone.
• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural designs and specifications for County facilities.
• Conduct facility assessments and feasibility studies.
• Recommend facility renovation and modernization projects to the Director.
• Coordinate with the Senior Project Manager to prepare project scopes, budgets, and cost estimates.
• Provide technical support for capital improvement projects and serve as Architect of Record when required.
• Review plans, specifications, and construction documents, and maintain the County's plan-set database.
• Assist with requests for proposals for projects and deferred-maintenance repairs.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, accessibility standards, and sustainability requirements.
• Assist in developing facility standards and long-range facility plans.
• Conduct facility inspections and quality-assurance reviews.
• Coordinate with the Director and Senior Project Manager on ongoing updates to county-wide master facilities planning.
• Analyze space-management and planning trends to inform facility design decisions.
• Oversee cost and time estimates, construction progress, contract requirements, and adherence to project specifications.
• Provide technical assistance and advice to architects, engineers, and contractors on building plans, construction methods, materials, and procedures.
• Interpret building and mechanical codes and related state and local laws and ordinances, and make decisions on technical problems.
• Advise on scheduled maintenance and needed repairs to buildings, grounds, systems, and equipment.
• Plan and oversee physical moves.
• Work with contractors on site to ensure work meets specifications and resolve or escalate issues affecting scope, budget, deliverables, or completion dates.
• Assist in negotiating architectural and engineering agreements and contracts.
• May assist with developing and implementing departmental disaster-response plans.
• Direct the work of other employees and provide technical supervision and training to staff.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Vacation and sick leave starting on day one.
• Eleven paid holidays annually.
• Participation in a state retirement system with an 11.96% employer contribution.
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan with up to a 3% County match, plus a 401(k).
• Paid parental leave.
• Life insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Ongoing training opportunities and career pathing.

What This Job Offers

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