What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Planner - Real Estate Planning position at Boston Children's Hospital?
At Boston Children's Hospital, the quality of our care - and our inclusive hospital working environment - lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we're committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
- Serve as planner and project manager for the Hospital by supporting the Facilities Management Department's planning, design, wayfinding and project management functions.
- Research and prepare facility studies as assigned
- Support the Interior Design, Wayfinding and Artwork program
- Research architectural codes, provide findings to designated staff/supervisors in addition to supporting the Computer Aided Design (CAD) and space data management systems as assigned.
- Plan facilities, including space planning and creating cost-effective conceptual designs consistent with the Facilities Master Plan and standards
- Assist with update of the Master Facilities Plan. Participate in meetings with Hospital User Groups, Hospital Engineering, and consult architectural and engineering team through the entire planning process, including final sign-off, issuing of Construction drawings, and the seamless transition to Project Management and Construction.
- Participate in architectural code review to include compliance of plans with building codes, ADA, and the Department of Public Health minimum standards. Prepare, review submissions and approvals, facility licensure submissions, and Determination of Need submissions.
- Use the Archibus/Autocad and space inventory systems to enhance efficient design, evaluate building performance, and analyze space allocation and cost control.
- Serve as project manager on assigned projects working with departments to develop conceptual designs and prepare budget estimates. Oversee project development through design, bidding, construction, and punch list. Coordinate the work of outside architects/engineers, interior designers, art consultants, contractors, and support personnel. Work with Project Management and Engineering to ensure compliance with design objectives. Participate in the annual capital process
- Accept and support standing and special assignments. Represent Facilities Management Office on various hospital committees, as required
To qualify, you must have:
- A Bachelor's degree in Architecture or a closely related field and 3 years of experience, some of which has been in a clinical environment.
- Strong analytical skills to be able to collect information from diverse sources, apply professional principles in performing various analyses, and summarize the information and data in order to solve problems or design relatively complex systems and programs that cross department/divisional lines.
- Excellent oral and written communication abilities
- An Architectural licensure or professional NCIDQ certification preferred
- Hybrid/Remote available
Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Boston Children's Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).
Boston Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
