Job Description

Description
Facilities Planner 2
Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM | HYBRID
NOTE:
This is a project position expected to end in December 2028. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period, and during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. This position will operate in a hybrid work setting, with the requirement to come into the office and travel to project sites as needed.
The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES' mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future.
The Facility Professional Services (FPS) Division provides professional public works project management, energy efficiency and facility planning services to effectively meet the needs of its customers in support of their service to Washington.
About the Opportunity:
As a Facilities Planner 2 on the Legislative Campus Modernization (LCM) project team within the Department of Enterprise Services (DES), you will play a crucial role in the planning and execution of the $250 million+ project, which involves the replacement, renovation, and remodel of the Newhouse, Pritchard, and O'Brien buildings on the Historic Capital Campus. You will support the LCM Project Director and team by focusing on the detailed coordination, planning, oversight, procurement, and tracking of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE), Owner Furnished, Owner/Contractor Installed (OFOI/OFCI) items, and AV/IT/Security Services. Your responsibilities will include coordinating and directing the planning and scheduling for all work phases, reviewing architectural and engineering designs prepared by private firms, and collaborating with project managers to develop cost and risk control measures. Additionally, you'll provide project management and technical guidance in your assigned areas of expertise for this project that is anticipated to conclude in December 2028.
Duties
Some of What You'll Enjoy Doing Includes:

• Plan, procure, track, and manage all phases of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE), Owner Furnished (OFOI/OFCI) items, and AV/IT/Security Services from contract award through project completion.
• Conduct comprehensive stakeholder analysis and facility research to determine appropriate use of structures, assist legislative officials with facility needs analysis and functional program development, and recommend final space allocations.
• Work with the budget manager to develop, monitor, and track costs and process invoices, and coordinate with the contracting department to execute contracts, support negotiations, and manage change orders and procurement processes.
• Review design plans and proposals to ensure alignment with stakeholder needs and project standards, and lead stakeholder reviews to gain necessary approvals for plans and procurements.
• Act as the primary liaison between architects, contractors, service providers, and stakeholders, and build and maintain communications plans to ensure proper tracking, timing, and transparency across the project.
• Develop comprehensive plans, timelines, and budgets to support office moves, ensuring alignment of short-term and interim move schedules with other concurrent campus projects and plans.
• Collaborate closely with partners and stakeholders to fully understand their facility and space requirements both before, during, and after office relocations.
• Prepare block plans and diagrams to efficiently illustrate and confirm space allocations that meet stakeholder needs.
• Implement move plans, which includes contract acquisition and management, and project manage special assignments in accordance with organizational (DES) processes and policies.
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• Seven (7) years of experience in facilities planning, architecture, design, engineering design, facility construction, or a related field. At least three (3) years of this experience demonstrated at the professional level is required. NOTE: A mix of education in facilities planning, architecture, design, engineering design, facility construction, or a related field totaling seven (7) years will also qualify.
• Working knowledge of:

• Asset/facility management theories, building system operation, facility planning, construction methods, and contract administration, along with the ability to apply program and project management principles to concurrently manage multiple public works projects.
• Public works laws, building/energy codes, environmental regulations, and governmental administrative structures (federal, state, local), coupled with skills in stakeholder engagement and proficiency with standard office software.
• Ability to:

• Think strategically and tactically, develop short and long-range work plans and project processes, effectively manage multi-disciplinary teams, and take ownership and responsibility for programmatic outcomes.
• Adapt easily to changing environments, needs, and work conditions; demonstrate a strong work ethic, flexibility, and creativity; and consistently show initiative in developing and implementing work.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal staff, management, and a diverse range of external stakeholders (e.g., elected officials, tribal, state, and local agencies), and communicate effectively both in writing and when addressing large groups.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with comprehensive master planning, capital improvement planning, operational/maintenance strategies, and expertise in capital budget development and implementation, including knowledge of relevant OFM budget processes.

• Competency in conducting Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews of architectural, engineering, and landscape documents, performing constructability checks and lifecycle cost analyses, and the ability to research, interpret, and enforce code compliance (e.g., NFPA, ASME, ANSI).

• Direct knowledge of LEED Silver (or higher) objectives, Zero-Energy Building principles, the Statewide Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review process, and applicable federal building, energy, land use, and environmental regulations.

• Practical experience with industry-specific technology and software, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer-Aided Design (AutoCAD), and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for facility management.

• Experience with procurement of government goods and services, construction claim and dispute resolution strategies, and knowledge of requirements for working with and preserving public/historic state-owned lands and buildings.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies
Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:

• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
• Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive, and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization, or community.
• Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.

Supplemental Information
How to Apply:
Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click "Apply" at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.
Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information

Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
Please Note: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not be substitute for completing the "duties summary" section of the online application. Please do not refer to the resume for detail or your application may be disqualified.
Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into The Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
Opportunity for All:
The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.
Contact Information:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact George Deguzman via email at . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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