Planner II (Interiors) - Enterprise Physical Operations

Location: St. Louis, MO 63110 | Scheduled Hours: 40

About the Role

The Enterprise Physical Operations, Infrastructure, Capital Programs & Real Estate (EPO) department at WashU provides integrated operational, infrastructure, planning, and facility services that support the university’s mission of excellence in education, research, patient care, and community engagement. Guided by PRIDE+ Core Values—Professionalism & Planning, Respect & Responsibility, Integrity & Integration, Dedication & Delivery, Excellence & Enterprise Alignment, and Accountability & Stewardship—EPO fosters a culture centered on collaboration, strategic partnership, innovation, accountability, and service excellence across the university enterprise.

EPO manages and supports 28 million gross square feet across 235+ buildings and associated infrastructure systems, encompassing academic, research, clinical, residential, administrative, and support facilities across the university’s campuses and operations. Teams provide strategic leadership and operational expertise in facility management, infrastructure services, capital project delivery, real estate operations, planning, sustainability, engineering, maintenance, environmental services, public safety support, and enterprise operational services. EPO creates and maintains safe, innovative, efficient, mission-driven environments that support students, faculty, staff, patients, researchers, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Supports strategic efforts through delivering detailed analysis for productivity and efficiency for projects as well as long-term estimates.
• Conducts need assessments and offers solutions for efficiency.
• Supports and leads project management initiatives and ensures effective transition of space planning efforts to project implementation, supporting a successful project workflow.
• Provides development of detailed conceptual planning, programming, and estimating as well as project transition (from planning to projects).
• Participates in planning and supporting the development of information used in presentations and negotiations with business units.
• Remains consistent and aligned with WashU Senior Administration directives and plans, including maximizing the use of space and productivity to meet WashU Research, Teaching, and Clinical needs.
• Participates in supporting complex scheduling planning projects, monitors work in progress, and completes all documentation related to these efforts utilizing assigned technology, tools, process, and templates.
• Consults with departments to qualify and quantify specifics related to planning.
• Assists in the scope development for the planning group and may include participation in RFQs or services as well as for assigned studies and planning projects.
• May participate and support ongoing initiatives for negotiations and contracting.
• Serves as an ambassador of the department by promoting a positive image through courtesy, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Estimates project cost, evaluates proposed modifications and changes as planning evolves, offering recommendations and solutions for efficiency and favorability in expenditures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• Typically sitting at a desk or table; walking and standing.
• Must be able to drive to all campuses.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• 8 years of experience in physical planning.
• Driver’s license is not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design, or a Master’s degree.
• 10 years of experience in a university or medical school facilities organization.
• Skills in architecture, civil engineering, clinical development planning, cross-team coordination, detail orientation, electrical engineering, Excel databases, fast-paced environments, interdepartmental coordination, interior design, interpersonal communication, leadership, mechanical engineering, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, oral communications, project schedule management, task management, urban planning, working independently, and written communication.

Pay

Salary Range: $84,200.00 - $148,500.00 / Annually

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan with university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, and access to dietitians.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child, plus family care resources for childcare and adult care.
• Tuition coverage for employees and family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.