Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Washington University School of Medicine Operations & Facilities Management Department provides a range of services for the medical campus in a customer-focused, efficient, and sustainable manner. Operations & Facilities Management maintains 61 university buildings and provides operational, planning, and construction services to over 8.3 million gross square feet of space. We will open three new facilities between 2023 and 2025 with over 1.5M BGSF. In addition, the School of Medicine continues expanding its reach on and off campus in teaching, clinical care, and research. Our team plays a vital and important role in delivering care, research, and services.


Assists with managing an assigned service area, as well as supporting projects and planning for the assigned area of specialty, which includes programming and leading studies, plans, and design initiatives. Day-to-day activities include the management of architects and engineers, leading teams, supporting primary customers, and serving as a liaison for University leadership in all assigned activities.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in oversees planning, design, and construction projects for designated specialty area(s) and ensures all WUSM Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection and Construction Standards are upheld.
• Works closely and continuously with OFMD leadership as well as senior leadership of designated specialty area(s) and OFMD team members to ensure seamless campus project integration and construction. Works with the OFMD space intake coordinator to manage and vet all requests for designated specialty area.
• Assists in implementing departmental policies and guidelines associated with the Physical Planning and Project Delivery Process for his/her areas of responsibility.
• Coordinates communication, planning, and project implementation. Closes out projects in a timely manner, including collection of as-builts, warranty tracking, O&M manuals and final project cost information. Provides consulting and problem-solving support to Facilities Operations on all completed projects under his/her responsibility.
• Partners with OFMD team members in planning initiatives including facilities renewal items, renovations and/or new construction.
• Serves as a mentor and an advisor to the Project Managers. Provides direction and advice on project details as required.
• Supports five year capital planning process including representation for their assigned area, five year plan development, needs identification and cost estimating, as applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masterâ™s degree in business or applicable specialty area.
• Architectural or Engineering licensure.
• Strong writing, presentation, Excel, financial, facilitation, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Planning or Project Management Certification or equivalent.
• Exceptional integrity, intelligence, and maturity. Must be well-rounded in complex organizational environments and be comfortable operating in a university or academic medical center setting.
• A proven track record of creative and energetic problem-solving and demonstrated ability to identify and implement innovative approaches to facility management issues/initiatives.
• Team-oriented, comfortable making difficult decisions, following through to completion, and applying sound fiscal policy and accountability.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills, outstanding interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills, disciplined, and diplomatic knowledge of research and teaching space facility and utilization requirements a plus.
• Experience in developing and utilizing performance indicators for organizational assessments and improvement.
• Well-versed in the full spectrum of planning and project management from concepts to post-occupancy and beyond.
• Strong desire for/thrive on continuous professional betterment and development and continuous improvement of project delivery services.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate in a faced paced environment with tight completion time frames. 
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills.
• Conflict resolution skills. 
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in MS Office suite including spreadsheets and databases in a Windows environment. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelorâ™s degree in planning, architecture, engineering, or related field from an accredited four year college or university.
• Four years of experience.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Grade

G15

Salary Range

$77,700.00 - $136,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weâ™ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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