Architectural Planner II - OFMD

Position Summary

The Operations & Facilities Management Department (OFMD) at WashU Medicine provides essential services that sustain the medical campus’ mission of excellence in patient care, research, and education. Guided by our PRIDE+ Core Values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence, and Mutual Support, we foster a culture of accountability, service, and collaboration across the medical campus.

OFMD manages the maintenance and operation of more than 65 buildings, encompassing over 14.8 million gross square feet, including the 11‑story, 609,000‑square‑foot Neuroscience Research Building (NRB), home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of neuroscientists. Our team delivers operational and administrative support, strategic planning, and project management to ensure efficient, safe, and innovative facility operations. As WashU Medicine continues to expand its clinical, research, and teaching footprint across and beyond campus, OFMD remains a trusted partner, driving excellence through seamless facility management and unwavering support of the university’s mission.

• Normal office environment.
• Typically sitting at a desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement.
• Periods of time spent physically moving through departmental space.
• Office equipment.

• Support strategic efforts by delivering detailed analyses of project productivity and efficiency, as well as long‑term estimates. Conduct a needs assessment and offer solutions for efficiency.
• Support and lead project management initiatives, and ensure the effective transition of space‑planning efforts into project implementation, supporting a successful project workflow.
• Provide development of detailed conceptual planning, programming, and estimating, as well as project transition (transition from planning to projects). Participate in planning and support the development of information for presentations and negotiations with business units. Remain consistent and aligned with WUSM Senior Administration directives and plans, including plans to maximize space use and productivity to meet WashU Research, Teaching, and Clinical needs.
• Participate in supporting complex scheduling planning projects, monitor work in progress, and complete all documentation related to these efforts utilizing assigned technology, tools, processes, and templates.
• Consult with departments to qualify and quantify planning details. Serve as an ambassador of the department by promoting a positive image through courtesy, professionalism and diplomacy.
• Assist in the scope development for the planning group and may include participation in RFQs or services, as well as for assigned studies and/or planning projects. May participate and support the ongoing initiatives for negotiations and contracting.
• Estimate project cost, evaluate proposed modifications and changes as planning evolves, offering recommendations and solutions for efficiency and favorability in expenditures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education – Required

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

Education – Preferred

Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Work Experience – Required

• Physical Planning (8 years).

Work Experience – Preferred

• University or Medical School in a Facilities Organization (10 years).

Certifications / Professional Licenses

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Skills

• Architecture (Buildings and Structures)
• Civil Engineering
• Clinical Development Plan
• Cross‑Team Coordination
• Customer Service
• Detail‑Oriented
• Electrical Engineering
• Excel Databases
• Fast‑Paced Environments
• Interdepartmental Coordination
• Interpersonal Communication
• Leadership
• Mechanical Engineering
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Oral Communications
• Organizational Commitment
• Professional Integrity
• Project Schedule Management
• Strive for Excellence
• Task Management
• Teamwork
• Urban Planning
• Working Independently
• Written Communication

Driver’s License

A driver’s license is not required for this position.

Grade: G15

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