Facilities Planner

JOB TITLE: Facilities Planner

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide facilities planning support for large projects, establishing the scope, and goals.
• Use project planning to manage and execute various projects within their organization.
• Create and organize the layout of the facility to maximize efficiency and meet the needs of users and projects, help to develop strategic and tactical plans, and manage site layout changes.
• Use CAD/Revit to create and maintain space utilization, documentation, manage campus master plans, and provide support for in-house facilities projects.
• Use space planning to maximize the use of space in technical lab areas, manage space allocation, provide creative solutions to changing space requirements, assist in the long-range physical planning process and adds, and changes.
• Use project management to handle various tasks, such as space planning, building administration, and construction projects. They also provide administrative support, manage resources, and coordinate projects.
• Coordinate activities with the construction, mechanical, and electrical.
• Use facilities management to establish and maintain databases, assist in department operations, monitor equipment, provide architectural services and create reports for senior management.
• Research and gather information on potential items/materials that could be used in the projects.
• Perform physical inspections of equipment/cleanroom/support facility areas.
• Collect and coordinate data from departments required for space planning.
• Involve in conceptual design of commercial construction projects using AutoCAD 2023 software, mainly focusing on space optimization with design constraints.
• Create architectural layout for various projects with multiple components.
• Create mechanical and electrical datasheet/schedules.
• Develop detailed PDFs of project plans for customer approval.
• Develop detailed and accurate scopes of work.
• Must be physically able to work within the demands of the facility.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work within confined spaces.
• Provide training to new Cad Operators.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by employer and/or client.

Requirements:

·       6+ years of industry experience in design and drafting in an industrial engineering field

·       Knowledge of cleanroom protocols

·       Experience interfacing with members of various departments

·       Solid organizational skills

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills

·       Robust analytical and leadership skills

·       Self-motivated, but able to carry out assigned jobs and work well under minimal/no supervision.

·       Adaptable, efficient, and personable

·       Project Management experience is a plus

COMPETENCIES:

·       Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

·       Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

·       Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

·       Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

·       Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

·       Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

·       Occasionally (less than 1/3 of the job)

·       Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the job)

·       Continually (more than 2/3 of the job)   

• Frequently required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Continually required to talk or hear.

• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally work in high, precarious places
• Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision; Distance vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including protective eye wear, a hard hat, lab coat, gloves, steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, and respirators.
• Must be able to safely access and traverse indoor and outdoor obstacles for site inspections, including climbing ladders, walking on stairs, catwalks, and other types of uneven surfaces where activity inspections are needed.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development