Facilities Planner

About WSDOT

Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan, design, build, and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 18,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, executes an award‑winning Active Transportation Plan, holds a record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is seeking a skilled and motivated Facilities Planner 2 to join our Northwest Region team in Shoreline, WA.

Well‑maintained facilities are essential to keeping Washington moving, and this role plays a key part in ensuring our buildings and sites are safe, functional, and ready to support critical transportation operations. The Facilities Planner 2 provides facility planning and program development support for existing state‑owned facilities, while evaluating development opportunities to maximize space utilization for program delivery and equipment maintenance.

This position contributes directly to the efficiency and effectiveness of WSDOT operations by supporting maintenance and construction activities across Northwest Region sites and buildings—helping ensure our workforce has the infrastructure it needs to keep people and goods moving throughout Washington State.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Facilities Planner 2 will:

• Independently works in all phases of planning the development, acquisition, modification, and expansion of structures and related facilities for maximum utilization by State government.
• Performs facility planning and program development for new and existing State facility sites and buildings.
• Prepares Architectural drawings using CAD computer software program and contract documents for region level construction and maintenance projects.
• Establishes capital and expense cost and hourly estimates, schedules, and coordinates resources required for work.
• Operate a WSDOT Vehicle to review sites and meet with site occupants.
• Prepares and coordinates facility and site conditions assessments for State sites and buildings to establish prioritization of facilities for renovation or replacement.

Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:

• Facilities Project Management
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience with large tenant improvement projects including scheduling, move sequencing, mover and contractor coordination. Knowledge of project management techniques, facility operations, maintenance and construction principles. Experience interpreting applicable codes and regulations, laws and statutes, and environmental requirements.
• Software Proficiency: Ability to use CAD programs to layout building spaces and create simple building drawings.
• Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to lead facilities crews, including understanding of personnel rules and union contract rules.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service‑Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

In addition, the following is required:

• A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a state‑owned vehicle

It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:

• Construction Management & Controls: Experience in creating detailed construction schedules. Experience in creating detailed construction estimates in CSI format. Experience using AutoCAD 2015 or later versions.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the “Contact Us” section of this posting.
• The salary listed includes the legislative approved 5% salary premium for positions in King County.
• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union‑represented positions, more…