Facility Planner

Job Description
General Summary
Under general supervision, provides services on assigned projects for the design, development, construction, alteration or installation of hospital facilities, buildings and equipment. Develops space programs, feasibility studies, and initial project cost and schedule estimates for review by the Facilities department senior staff.
Principal Responsibilities and Tasks
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.
1. Coordinates the programming, planning, and design of annual construction and renovation projects for the Medical System in accordance with departmental procedures.
Initiates and participates in meetings with department administrators and various departments/hospital occupants to compile data for project design and construction.
Develops functional and space programs based upon utilization and operational data (i.E. staffing needs, projected volumes, length and types of visits, etc.). Determines space requirements in accordance with department gross square foot planning (DGSF) guidelines and UMMS space standards.
Produces designs to indicate allocation of space.
2. Develops feasibility studies in order to determine viability of proposed projects..
Determines scope of project including required square footage, equipment purchase, project description, required start and completion dates, etc..
Prepares conceptual project cost estimates including direct and indirect construction costs and relocation costs.
Develops preliminary project schedules.
Proposes temporary and permanent relocations, addressing the advantages and disadvantages of alternative solutions.
3. Develops conceptual option analysis leading to a preferred design for consultant development of departmental renovations. Reviews consultant design concepts for renovations and new construction projects.
4. Assists in the selection of architectural, engineering, and interior design consultants for building construction projects in accordance with departmental procedures.