Sr Facilities Planner
LOCATION
University of Rochester Med Center
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Facilities Planning, Interior Design, Finance, or Strategic Planning; 4-5 years of relevant healthcare or research lab planning experience; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong analytical abilities; basic AutoCAD, intermediate Excel & PowerPoint skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluate and coordinate clinical space resources, analyze space utilization and future needs, collaborate with leadership on space planning policy, negotiate space agreements, manage space information systems, act as a liaison for projects, and develop space standards and assessments for utilization efficiency.
INDUSTRY
Healthcare and Research
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Seeking a Space Planner to evaluate and optimize space utilization at the Medical Center, ensuring effective coordination between departments, and supporting master planning and strategic objectives.
Opening
Full Time 40 hours Range URG 113 Space Planning, Med Center
Schedule
8 AM-5 PM
Responsibilities
SUPERVISED BY:
Assistant Director or designee, Space Planning URMC
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Evaluates and coordinates the use of the Medical Centers on and off campus clinical space resources in inpatient, ambulatory, and diagnostic & treatment facilities and related clinical support and/or on-campus research and academic space resources. Analyzes the effective utilization of space and the projection of future needs. Collaborates with Department Administrators and hospital leadership to define scope and program descriptions based on patient flow, staff operations, and research procedures and work processes. Serves as a staff assistant to the Director regarding policy issues on the administration of space planning at the Medical Center with a focus on master planning, space standards, and scenario development.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Within established policy and with latitude for independent judgment:
- Evaluates requests from the Senior Vice President of Health Sciences, Dean, Hospital Directors or Departments for renovation, relocation, expansion or improved use of existing space. Prepares and contributes to program documentation. (10%)
- Evaluates, tracks and resolves space requests. Negotiates space agreements and coordinates transactions between departments based upon space metrics. Direct interaction and negotiation with department leadership. (15%)
- Prepares reports, recommendations, planning programs or conceptual plans for approval by client/user requesting service and the Assistant Director/Director. In support of Space Committee decisions and Senior Administration requests, submits recommendations to Planning, Design, and Construction (PDC) and Medical Center Facilities Operations (MCFO) for implementation. (15%)
- Provides support to MC Space Committee. Evaluates requests, tracks status and deadlines. Checks grant requests for space needs. (10%)
- Manages and coordinates the day-to-day updates for the University-wide space information system for the Medical Center. Works closely with the Controllers Office, Facilities, Information Technology Services and SMD Finance to continue to develop the Medical Center space information system. Works with and advises administrators on processes and training for the Medical Center space survey. (10%)
- Acts as liaison between client/user and the architects, contractors and project managers in PDC/MCFO. Manages small projects involving Health Sciences Division or other Senior Leadership of the Medical Center. Acts as liaison on projects to ensure adherence to original planning or acceptable alternatives. (15%)
- Coordinates the preparation of projections of Medical Center building needs based upon analyses of the departments growth patterns and plans. Assists the Assistant Director of Space Planning and appropriate others in the development and ongoing evaluation of a comprehensive integrated planning process. Assumes responsibility for specific tasks including the collecting and analyzing of data, preparing narrative information and recording proceedings of meetings. (10%)
- Assists in the creation, maintenance and communication of a facilities master plan in support of the strategic and programmatic plans of the Medical Center. (5%)
- Coordinates the development of an assessment mechanism for measuring the efficiency of space utilization and recommends improvements in utilization of patient care and research space. (5%)
- Develops and maintains space standards to be used in the process of space renovation, reassignment and construction. (5%)
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree with major course work in Architecture, Facilities Planning, Interior Design, Finance, or Strategic Planning and 4-5 years relevant healthcare or research lab planning experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills accompanied by a pleasant personality to maintain positive internal and external relationships.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Basic AutoCAD & intermediate Excel & PowerPoint
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Familiarity with FGI Guidelines for Design & Construction of Healthcare Facilities
- Knowledge of evidence-based design
- Use of Bluebeam and experience with space management databases
PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME WITH APPLICATION
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the Universitys mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.
How To Apply
PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME WITH APPLICATION
All applicants must apply online.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Pay Range
Pay Range: $77,216 - $115,824 Annually
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the jobs compensation range, and will be determined byconsidering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
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