Planner And Design Manager - Higher Education (full - time)

Project Planner

MBP is looking for a project planner to provide technical guidance in a higher education medical school environment to assist with the planning and design review for a mix of higher education, academic, and campus infrastructure projects. If you have at least 7 years of progressive experience in planning and design and are ready to advance your career, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

Main duties:

• Managing a project's or program's long range planning models based on the needs of department and institutional priorities.
• Provide information and recommendations on physical and comprehensive planning and design issues, large scale planning studies, and special facilities planning topics with a focus on medical, laboratory, and research facilities.
• Verify that institutional planning objectives and strategies are incorporated into departmental plans and projects.

Additional duties:

• Verify projects in the planning phase are completed within the approved budget and schedule, and conform to applicable codes and zoning ordinances.
• Recognized as key client contact point and decision-maker.
• Attend client meetings as an Owner's Representative.
• Participates in the resolution of planning and technical conflicts by recommending cost effective options and alternative approaches.

Qualifications

Education/Knowledge:

• B.S. in industry-related field, Architecture, Engineering, or Planning preferred.
• Experience with space planning for higher education and academic campus environments, knowledge of supporting architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and campus utility systems required.
• Professional registration, other job relevant certification such as CCM, CCE, or advanced specialized technical knowledge.
• Detailed knowledge of planning, design, construction, principles of construction management and project controls, with specialized knowledge in several areas including building codes, design standards, documentation, contract administration, and the ability to interpret design and engineering standards.
• Knowledge of personnel and project management techniques including budgeting, leadership, training, and business

Skills and abilities:

• Expertise with MBP's diverse services. Provides leadership and training to other team members. Direct client contact and client care. Operates at level of expert in one or more service areas with responsibility for final work product.
• Capable of managing multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to analyze and optimize internal and external processes.
• Able to stand and sit as needed on project work sites, climb ladders, work at heights, and work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions.
• Ability to safely navigate construction work sites with uneven terrain.

Guidance/Responsibility:

Generally able to work independently and within project teams to complete assigned tasks for project execution. Receives overall guidance on emphasis and approach from Client Project Manager with additional support from the on-site MBP Project Team.

Supervisory:

Generally performs in a managerial role, coordinating and monitoring the efforts of the project design team and client stakeholders. Performs analytical tasks as well.

Full-time

$110,000 - $150,000 per year

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for semi-annual bonuses
• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
• 100% Employer paid medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits (for individual)
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• 401(k)/Roth 401(k) plan with company match
• Tuition Assistance and Student Loan Reimbursement
• Numerous Training and Professional Development opportunities
• Wellness Program & Fitness Program Reimbursement

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

MBP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.