Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

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

Job Description

• Support strategic efforts by delivering detailed analyses of project productivity and efficiency, as well as long-term estimates. Conduct a needs assessment and propose efficiency solutions.
• 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. This includes 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.
• Serve as an ambassador of the department by promoting a positive image through courtesy, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• 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.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

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

Equipment

• Office equipment.

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

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

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, 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