Projects Planner

Illumina•San Diego, CA

47d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will support the Regional Project Planning function within Global Facilities and provide facility planning and construction design management to facilitate execution at multiple project scales and delivery methods in an energetic and fast-paced environment. The role is responsible for construction project and renovation space planning, estimation, scheduling, and resourcing. This person will work closely with consultants and internal stakeholders to create functional area program, layout, and to coordinate facility infrastructure support needs. The ideal candidate for this role has proven ability to identify and resolve issues resourcefully and independently, and will work to understand key business drivers, applying this knowledge to decision making. We are looking for your talent, experience and initiative to join our growing team!

Requirements

Typically requires a minimum of 2-5 years of related experience
Must be able to create, read, and understand construction drawings and specifications, and to prepare diagrams, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and schedules
Must understand principles and practices of construction and contract administration, architectural and engineering disciplines
Strong design and graphic presentation skills; able to lead and present to and interface with clients and consultants.
Must work well independently in a highly collaborative environment with minimal direction
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project)
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking problem-solving skills
High level of organization, detail-orientation, initiative, motivation, and reliability
Able to work independently to manage time and perform within required deadlines, managing business and functional priorities
Comfort with ambiguity and effectiveness during periods of uncertainty and change
Able to clearly communicate cross functionally about complex equipment system concepts with team members, other stakeholders and third parties
Build effective working relationships with peers and customer to influence decision making process towards business objective and stakeholder requirement
Plan for contingencies to overcome obstacles, setbacks and uncertainties to ensure delivery of results

Nice To Haves

Candidate must be able to work out of our San Diego, Hayward, or Foster City locations
Experience with Revit, CAD drafting and Bluebeam advantageous
Experience with Laboratory and Environment, Health and Safety standards advantageous
Experience working in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry preferred
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or other related discipline preferred

Responsibilities

Leading feasibility analysis and site master planning studies
Tracking 3 year horizon of planned efforts to inform project roadmap
Reporting on project requirements and space planning initiatives related to lab and office renovations and/or new construction
Developing options for facility renovations and creating reports and presentations on proposals
Partnering closely with Leadership to align the project strategy to support business development plans and initiatives
Defining and evaluating stakeholder objectives, contemplating solutions to these criteria
Communicating and managing these objectives with the architect, engineer, internal project managers, and/or general contractors, throughout the lifecycle of the construction project
Ensuring project planning complies with applicable codes, standards, and specifications
Ensuring project planning complies with internal validation and change control requirements
Understanding facility space impacts over multiple simultaneous planning efforts
Being accountable for preliminary project budget and schedule creation
Partnering with Procurement to create and execute contracts and purchase orders
Reviewing bid information and third party cost estimates for accuracy and determining award
Scheduling project review and sign off meetings, reviewing materials and methods of construction
Ensuring project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately after close out
Collaborating with internal key stakeholders and managing third-party consultants and vendors
Forecasting and documenting space needs based on departmental growth and change
Participating in the creation of engineering specifications and design standards
Daily operational support and other duties as needed or assigned