Construction Planner - Construction

Status: Full Time

Shift: FT

Exempt: No

Summary:

The Construction Planner ("Planner") reports to the Facilities Development & Construction Manager. The primary role of the Planner is to assist the Manager in planning, scheduling, estimating, facilitating and coordinating the timely and high quality completion of construction projects (internal & external). In addition, the Planner supports Facilities leadership in the ongoing maintenance, repair and operations functions of the physical plant and all System-wide facilities.

Other information:

Required Qualifications

1. Degree in Healthcare or Business field OR minimum of two years experience in construction project management, planning or estimating.

2. Working knowledge of construction methods and project sequencing.

3. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

4. Excellent presentation and verbal/written communication skills.

5. Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, with the ability to master other software programs as needed to effectively perform job duties.

6. Ability to learn, maintain and apply knowledge of applicable regulatory and accrediting body rules and regulations (e.g. National Electric Code, Food and Drug Administration, LDH, State Fire Marshall, FCC, JCAHO).

Preferred Qualifications

1. Degree or certification in construction related field (e.g. construction management, engineering, planning and/or estimating.

2. License/certification in applicable trade (e.g. electrician, HVAC, plumbing).

3. Certification in facilities management from an accrediting body such as the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE).

4. Working knowledge and hands-on experience in management and maintenance of boilers, HVAC, air conditioning, electrical distribution, plumbing systems, mechanical systems and/or medical gas systems.

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Physical Demand:

Strength: Light

Push: Occasionally

Pull: Occasionally

Carry: Occasionally

Lift: Occasionally

Sit: Frequently

Stand: Frequently

Walk: Frequently

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

1. Simultaneously manages multiple project schedules and coordinates sequences of work for each to maximize timely completion of projects.

2. Communicates and corresponds with vendors, suppliers and contractors to obtain estimates, quotes and/or other documentation.

3. As directed, acts on behalf of Facilities leadership as a liaison to architects, engineers and contractors.

4. Develops accurate total project cost estimates and timelines.

5. Assists Managers with effective allocation of resources and coordinating project tasks.

6. Provides daily support to construction personnel and participates in accomplishing work as needed.

7. Assists with the construction contracting process including but not limited to developing and ensuring the scope of work is clearly defined and priced.

8. Closely monitors quality of work of both internal staff and external contractors and ensures adherence to North Oaks and regulatory construction standards and timely reports any deviations.

9. Timely reports all project progress timely and accurately to Facilities leadership.

10. Takes field measurements and develops clear project plans and timelines.

11. Collaborates wit various stakeholders to keep projects on track.

12. Assists with drafting floor plans, layout options and as-built drawings.

13. Participates in assessment of buildings and infrastructure.

14. Responsible for monitoring and quality assessment of grounds maintenance and exterior building cleaning and reports and addresses deficiencies in service.

15. Manages "Attic Stock" and ensures use of existing construction materials are appropriately utilized.

16. Interfaces with regulatory agencies as needed (e.g. Fire Marshall, Office of Public Health, LDH, JCAHO).

17. Coordinates and surveys interim life safety and infection prevention processes for compliance related to assigned construction projects and maintenance activities.

18. Assists with acquisition of supplies, materials, parts and equipment and follows sound inventory control procedures.

19. Reports and documents project expenses and supports accurate tracking of actual expense vs. budget.

20. Interfaces with leaders and others across the System to gather information and evaluate construction requests.

21. Participates in rounds throughout Health System facilities to identify deficiencies in Fire, Life Safety, Environment of Care, or accrediting body and/or regulatory standards or codes.

22. Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental and/or System goals.

23. Follows North Oaks Health System's Compliance Programs and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.