Planner I (Administration & Operations) - Enterprise Physical Operations

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,200 - 128,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 22 days of vacation

Competitive health insurance

Free Metro transit U-Pass

4 weeks of caregiver leave

Tuition coverage for families

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Facilities Planning professional to support the Enterprise Physical Operations department. This role is essential for providing integrated operational and planning services across the university’s expansive infrastructure.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of experience in Medical or Facilities Management. The position offers a competitive salary range of $75,200 - $128,800 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes vacation, health insurance, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 6 years in Medical or Facilities Management and Planning.
• Pre-employment screening required.

Responsibilities

• Provides preliminary and conceptual planning for facilities projects.
• Leads design of databases and monitors progress.
• Determines appropriate technical solutions.
• Collaborates with clients and project managers.

Skills

Program Planning

Project Planning

Accountability

Client Consulting

Communication

Customer Service

Database Systems

Decision Making

Problem Sensitivity

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Position Summary

The Enterprise Physical Operations, Infrastructure, Capital Programs & Real Estate (EPO) department at WashU provides integrated operational, infrastructure, planning, and facility services that support the university’s mission of excellence in education, research, patient care, and community engagement.

Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism & Planning, Respect & Responsibility, Integrity & Integration, Dedication & Delivery, Excellence & Enterprise Alignment, and Accountability & Stewardship, EPO fosters a culture centered on collaboration, strategic partnership, innovation, accountability, and service excellence across the university enterprise.

EPO manages and supports 28 million gross square feet across 235+ buildings and associated infrastructure systems, encompassing academic, research, clinical, residential, administrative, and support facilities across the university’s campuses and operations. Our teams provide strategic leadership and operational expertise in facility management, infrastructure services, capital project delivery, real estate operations, planning, sustainability, engineering, maintenance, environmental services, public safety support, and enterprise operational services.

EPO creates and maintains safe, innovative, efficient, mission‑driven environments that support our students, faculty, staff, patients, researchers, and community partners.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides preliminary and conceptual planning and programming, including estimating facilities projects of a complex nature, coordinating the space and physical planning for Enterprise facilities, and developing space plans to accommodate staffing and business requirements.
• Leads design of databases for modules and/or projects, monitoring progress to ensure timely completion of deliverables; analyzes data related to space utilization, productivity, efficiencies and cost/time estimates.
• Determines appropriate technical solutions and makes relevant recommendations or implements internally.
• Works closely with Enterprise project personnel and other team members to develop detailed specifications, documents, and supports clear project deliverables and timelines.
• Collaborates with clients, project managers, and other planners during migrations and movements or reconstruction.
• Communicates with management team regarding efficiency and accuracy as well as progress and/or delays.
• Pilots applications to ensure performance and capacity plans meet expectations, including performing query writing and optimization.
• Coordinates with Information Security Office on assessing the risk of the database environments as needed and implementing appropriate controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Job Location: Normal office environment.
• Physical Effort: Typically sitting at desk or table; bending, crouching, stooping; occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less); repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement; ability to move on and off‑campus locations.
• Equipment: Office equipment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (Required). Master’s degree (Preferred).
• Work Experience: 6 years in Medical or Facilities Management and Planning.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: None required.
• Skills: Program Planning, Project Planning, Accountability, Client Consulting, Client Facing, Communication, Computer Literacy, Customer Service, Database Systems, Decision Making, Detail‑Oriented, Independent Judgment, Microsoft Windows, Multitasking, Organizational Commitment, Organizing, Planning Ability, Problem Sensitivity, Professional Integrity, Project Development, Project Tracking, Technical Knowledge, Technical Procedures, Teamwork, Strive for Excellence.
• Pre‑employment screening required (criminal background check, drug screen, employment and education verification, physical examination, applicable vaccinations or registry checks).

Grade & Salary Range

• Grade: G14
• Salary Range: $75,200.00 – $128,800.00 / Annually

Benefits Statement

• 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 with university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, employee assistance program, financial resources, dietitian access.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child; additional family care resources and adult care support.
• Tuition coverage for you and family: up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.