Facilities Planner II

FUNCTION : Working with Facilities Planners Team, take lead in space planning, programming, and project coordination related to the furniture, finishes, artwork, signage, and related equipment, for personnel moves and reconfigurations, as well as construction and renovation projects at new and existing work places including but not limited to office, warehouse and shop spaces. Interview internal clients to determine project scope. Identify departmental requirements and limitations. DUTIES : 1) Inspect the office or work site to gather space requirements. Conceptualize the layout, considering office circulation, data, electrical, lighting, work flow, equipment operation, personnel needs, and ergonomic options. 2) Initiate and evaluate alternatives and cost savings opportunities. 3) Prepare layouts using CAD. Review project plans with the client to obtain approval. 4) Work with approved vendors to estimate costs to implement. Provide scheduling. 5) Upon approval to proceed with project, coordinate and schedule the necessary resources for implementation. Oversee the implementation to ensure compliance with corporate facility standards, project schedule and expectations. 6) Perform project management on interior renovation projects. Develop project budget and schedule. 7) Prepares total project budget, purchase requisitions, work with finance for capitalization determinations, cost control tracking of budgets including spend forecasts. 8) Coordinate with outside architects, engineers, and contractors. 9) Plan and arrange for worker and equipment relocations associated with a project 10) Familiarity with construction administration phase of projects, specifically submittal and RFI review / processing, electrical and furniture coordination. 11) Perform post-occupancy inspection and instruct clients on the use and adjustment of space, furniture and accessories 12) Follows WEC protocols to manage documentation and files related to project. 13) Support company and departmental initiatives. ADDITIONAL JOB ASPECTS : 1) Must communicate effectively with outside consultants, architects, and vendors, as well as internal clients and Facilities Planner Team and Project Managers. 2) At some project locations, exposure to noise, dirt and temperature extremes. 3) Position is based in Milwaukee or Green Bay. Hybrid position, requires job site visits. Requires in-office presence minimum once per week. 4) Will require travel to Company offices throughout Wisconsin, Upper Peninsula, Chicago area, and potentially areas of Michigan and Minnesota, as required by project assignments. Mileage and travel are reimbursable expenses. QUALIFICATIONS : 1) Associates Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field 2) Minimum 5 years of experience in a related field. 3) Requires working knowledge of interior construction, furniture systems, communications and data standards and terminology. 4) Software : CAD, MS Word, Excel, PDF editing, familiarity with CAFM programs