Facilities Planner (Partial Remote) - Portfolio Management

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Architecture, Interior Design, or related field and 3 years of experience in a design-oriented architecture role with a focus on space planning

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in facilities planning for an academic medical center
• Registered Architect in the State of Texas

Job Summary:

The Facilities Planner works under close supervision of a Facilities Planning Program Director or Senior Facilities Planner. The primary purpose of the Facilities Planner is to assist in the programming and planning of healthcare, workplace, academic, and laboratory/research projects across all UTMB locations.

Job Duties:

• Assists in collecting and analyzing relevant data as part of the scenario planning and programming effort.
• Conducts space surveys to understand space utilization for a specific department or to field verify existing conditions of a space.
• Collaborates with the project team, end-users, stakeholders, and external consultants to define the project scope during the Project Definition phase.
• Assists in identifying project requirements and applicable codes by participating in end-user engagements and collaborating with peers in Environmental Health & Safety.
• Assists in developing test fits and pricing plans that document construction/renovation scope and associated project requirements, including personnel relocations, project phasing, FF&E, artwork, signage, and AV/IT.
• Assists in processing, tracking, and evaluating solutions for internal Real Estate, Space, and Capital Requests.
• Assists in preparing reports, presentations, or data analysis regarding UTMB facilities.
• Supports Design & Construction Project Managers in the execution of approved projects by attending project meetings and participating in drawing reviews through Design Development.
• Engages in continuous professional development and related activities to stay abreast of industry standards and benchmarks.          

 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• The ideal candidate is self-motivated with a passion for space planning and design.
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
• Effective problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and ability to interface with customers.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Proficiency in SketchUp, Archibus, and EDMS is a plus.

Salary Range:

The starting salary is $63,000.00 to $82,000.00. Actual salary is commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:

Partial Remote, onsite as needed.  Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and as needed on occasion.