Planner II (Interiors) - Enterprise Physical Operations

Washington University; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & Holidays

Health insurance

Transit pass

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Washington University is seeking a strategic planner within the Enterprise Physical Operations team to deliver detailed analyses, cost estimates, and planning support for facilities projects across campus.

The role emphasizes collaboration with university departments to translate planning into actionable projects, maximize space productivity, and align with budgetary priorities. A Bachelor's degree and extensive planning experience are required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Work Experience: Physical Planning (8 Years)

Responsibilities

• Supports the strategic efforts through delivering detailed analysis for productivity and efficiency for projects as well as long-term estimates.
• Conducts need assessments and offers solutions for efficiency.
• Supports and leads project management initiatives and ensures effective transition of space planning efforts to project implementation, supporting a successful project workflow.
• Provides development of detailed conceptual planning, programming and estimating as well as project transition (transition from planning to projects).
• Participates in planning and supporting the development of information used in presentations and negotiations with business units.

Skills

Architecture

Civil Engineering

Clinical Development Plan

Cross-Team Coordination

Detail-Oriented

Electrical Engineering

Excel Databases

Fast-Paced Environments

Interdepartmental Coordination

Interior Design

Interpersonal Communication

Leadership

Mechanical Engineering

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Oral Communications

Project Schedule Management

Task Management

Urban Planning

Working Independently

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor's degree - Architecture

Bachelor's degree - Interior Design

Master’s degree

Job description

Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63110 Scheduled Hours 40

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.

For additional information and to hear directly from members of our team, please visit: https://facilities.med.wustl.edu/Careers/

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

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Supports the strategic efforts through delivering detailed analysis for productivity and efficiency for projects as well as long-term estimates.
• Conducts need assessments and offers solutions for efficiency.
• Supports and leads project management initiatives and ensures effective transition of space planning efforts to project implementation, supporting a successful project workflow.
• Provides development of detailed conceptual planning, programming and estimating as well as project transition (transition from planning to projects).
• Participates in planning and supporting the development of information used in presentations and negotiations with business units.
• Remains consistent and aligned with WashU Senior Administration directives and plans which includes plans to maximize the use of space and productivity to meet WashU Research, Teaching and Clinical needs.
• Participates in supporting complex scheduling planning projects, monitors work in progress and completes all documentation related to these efforts utilizing assigned technology, tools, process and templates.
• Consults with departments to qualify and quantify specifics related to planning.
• Assists in the scope development for planning group and may include participation in RFQ's or services as well as for assigned studies and or planning projects.
• May participate and support the on-going initiatives for negotiations and contracting.
• Serves as an ambassador of the department by promoting a positive image through courtesy, professionalism and diplomacy.
• Estimates project cost, evaluates proposed modifications and changes as planning evolves offering recommendations and solutions for efficiency and favorability in expenditures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Physical Effort: Typically sitting at desk or table. Typically walking and standing. Equipment: Office equipment. Must be able to drive to all campuses. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: Physical Planning (8 Years)

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree - Architecture, Bachelor's degree - Interior Design, Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience: University Or Medical School In A Facilities Organization (10 Years)

Skills

• Architecture (Buildings and Structures)
• Civil Engineering
• Clinical Development Plan
• Cross-Team Coordination
• Detail-Oriented
• Electrical Engineering
• Excel Databases
• Fast-Paced Environments
• Interdepartmental Coordination
• Interior Design
• Interpersonal Communication
• Leadership
• Mechanical Engineering
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Oral Communications
• Project Schedule Management
• Task Management
• Urban Planning
• Working Independently
• Written Communication

Grade G15 Salary Range $84,200.00 - $148,500.00 / Annually

Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a 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!

Family

We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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.

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