Facilities Planner 2 - PROJECT POSITION

Facilities Planner 2

Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM | HYBRID

NOTE : This is a project position expected to end in December 2028. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period, and during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. This position will operate in a hybrid work setting, with the requirement to come into the office and travel to project sites as needed.

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES' mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future.

The Facility Professional Services (FPS) Division provides professional public works project management, energy efficiency and facility planning services to effectively meet the needs of its customers in support of their service to Washington.

About the opportunity : As a Facilities Planner 2 on the Legislative Campus Modernization (LCM) project team within the Department of Enterprise Services (DES), you will play a crucial role in the planning and execution of the $250 million+ project, which involves the replacement, renovation, and remodel of the Newhouse, Pritchard, and O'Brien buildings on the Historic Capital Campus. You will support the LCM Project Director and team by focusing on the detailed coordination, planning, oversight, procurement, and tracking of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE), Owner Furnished, Owner / Contractor Installed (OFOI / OFCI) items, and AV / IT / Security Services. Your responsibilities will include coordinating and directing the planning and scheduling for all work phases, reviewing architectural and engineering designs prepared by private firms, and collaborating with project managers to develop cost and risk control measures. Additionally, you'll provide project management and technical guidance in your assigned areas of expertise for this project that is anticipated to conclude in December 2028.

Duties

Some of What You'll Enjoy Doing Includes :

• Plan, procure, track, and manage all phases of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE), Owner Furnished (OFOI / OFCI) items, and AV / IT / Security Services from contract award through project completion.
• Conduct comprehensive stakeholder analysis and facility research to determine appropriate use of structures, assist legislative officials with facility needs analysis and functional program development, and recommend final space allocations.
• Work with the budget manager to develop, monitor, and track costs and process invoices, and coordinate with the contracting department to execute contracts, support negotiations, and manage change orders and procurement processes.
• Review design plans and proposals to ensure alignment with stakeholder needs and project standards, and lead stakeholder reviews to gain necessary approvals for plans and procurements.
• Act as the primary liaison between architects, contractors, service providers, and stakeholders, and build and maintain communications plans to ensure proper tracking, timing, and transparency across the project.
• Develop comprehensive plans, timelines, and budgets to support office moves, ensuring alignment of short-term and interim move schedules with other concurrent campus projects and plans.
• Collaborate closely with partners and stakeholders to fully understand their facility and space requirements both before, during, and after office relocations.
• Prepare block plans and diagrams to efficiently illustrate and confirm space allocations that meet stakeholder needs.
• Implement move plans, which includes contract acquisition and management, and project manage special assignments in accordance with organizational (DES) processes and policies.
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications :

Ability to :

Preferred Qualifications :

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies : Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies :

Supplemental Information

How to Apply : Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click "Apply" at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.

Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position :

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Background Check Notice : Prior to any new appointment into The Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Opportunity for All : The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth