Temporary Planning Officer - Baltimore, MD, United States - University of Maryland Medical System

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    Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care.

    Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing.

    Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won't find a more vibrant place to work

    Under general supervision, provides services on assigned projects for the design, development, construction, alteration or installation of hospital facilities, buildings and equipment.

    Develops space programs, feasibility studies, and initial project cost and schedule estimates for review by the Facilities department senior staff.

    Coordinates the programming, planning, and design of annual construction and renovation projects for the Medical System in accordance with departmental procedures.

    Initiates and participates in meetings with department administrators and various departments/hospital occupants to compile data for project design and construction.

    Develops functional and space programs based upon utilization and operational data (i.e. staffing needs, projected volumes, length and types of visits, etc.). Determines space requirements in accordance with department gross square foot planning (DGSF) guidelines and UMMS space standards.
    Develops feasibility studies in order to determine viability of proposed projects.
    Determines scope of project including required square footage, equipment purchase, project description, required start and completion dates, etc.
    Prepares conceptual project cost estimates including direct and indirect construction costs and relocation costs.
    Develops preliminary project schedules.
    Proposes temporary and permanent relocations, addressing the advantages and disadvantages of alternative solutions.
    Develops conceptual option analysis leading to a preferred design for consultant development of departmental renovations. Reviews consultant design concepts for renovations and new construction projects.

    Assists in the selection of architectural, engineering, and interior design consultants for building construction projects in accordance with departmental procedures.

    Bachelor's degree and three years related, demonstrated architectural design, interior design, space planning or facilities management experience is required.

    Registration as a professional architect or NCIDQ interior designer is preferred.
    Knowledge of space programming, design, construction, and facilities planning is required.
    Knowledge of Computer Automated Design and Drafting programs (AutoCAD) is required. Knowledge of Microsoft office products, project scheduling and project estimating software is preferred.
    Knowledge of hospital design and building codes and regulations is preferred.

    Highly effective written and verbal communication and leadership skills are required to effectively work and interact with project engineers, consulting firms, administration and support staff and to draft technical specifications.

    Weekend, shift work, holiday, on-call, and overtime may be required.
    Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment.

    Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.

    Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
    Implements policies, procedure, and standards consistently in the performance of assigned duties.
    Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.
    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.