Associate Facilities Planner

Medical College of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Facilities Planner to enhance campus planning and development. This role offers a unique opportunity to optimize facility layouts, ensuring efficient space utilization while collaborating with various teams. You will engage in impactful projects, conduct space audits, and develop strategies for data integrity. With a hybrid work environment and a focus on creative problem-solving, this position promises both professional growth and a chance to contribute to a vital academic medical setting. Join a team dedicated to fostering innovation and excellence in facilities planning.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

On-campus fitness facilities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in facilities or space planning.
• Knowledge of building codes and ADA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Optimize interior layouts and manage space information data.
• Conduct space audits and document standards for spaces.

Skills

Space Planning

Master Planning

Facilities Optimization

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Design

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Space Management Software

Job description

Position Description:

Are you passionate about strategic space planning, optimizing facility layouts, and contributing to master planning initiatives? The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is seeking an Associate Facilities Planner to join our Planning, Design, and Construction team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in shaping the future of our campus, ensuring cost-effective space utilization, and collaborating with legal, finance, and facilities teams to drive institution-wide efficiencies. This is your chance to make a lasting impact on our academic medical environment while working in a dynamic, team-oriented setting.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Optimize interior layouts based on space requirement data to create functional designs and floor plans.
2. Manage space information data to analyze current and future planning needs.
3. Conduct space audits to determine needs, priorities, and maintain data accuracy.
4. Document and implement standards for owned and leased spaces, furnishings, equipment, and finishes.
5. Update signage across all facilities.
6. Develop methods for data collection, updating, and measuring data integrity related to campus projects.
7. Conduct impact and space utilization studies, collaborating with users and management.
8. Manage space requests and inquiries processes.
9. Collaborate to ensure space efficiency and usability.
10. Research regulations and building codes for space planning compliance.
11. Provide budget estimates for space modifications and furniture.
12. Present design concepts using visual aids like drawings and 3-D images.
13. Support staffing and materials for space management committees.
14. Build partnerships with campus institutions for planning initiatives.
15. Assist project managers with interior design standards and options.

Preferred Schedule:

Monday - Friday; Standard Business Hours

Position Requirements:

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong background in space planning, master planning, and facilities optimization. You should be excited about working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you will directly influence campus planning and development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Environmental Design, Interior Design, or a related field.
• Five years of experience in facilities or space planning.
• Knowledge of building codes, ADA, and space utilization best practices.
• Experience with AutoCAD and space management software.
• Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or medical research environments.
• Knowledge of furniture standards, signage, and interior space planning.
• Certifications like NCIDQ, NCARB, PMP, or AIA.

What to Expect

• Team and Culture: Join a collaborative team dedicated to MCW's mission, fostering creative problem-solving.
• Growth and Opportunities: Engage in major projects, work with leadership, and advance your career.
• Work Environment: Hybrid schedule with 50% remote and 50% on-site work.

Why MCW?

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs.
• On-campus fitness facilities and discounts on various services.

For more information, visit: www.mcw.edu/careers and benefits overview.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The MCW is committed to diversity and non-discrimination, fostering an inclusive environment for all employees, students, and applicants.