Educational Facilities Master Planner

Are you an experienced Facility Master Planner with a passion for delivering high-quality outcomes and driving operational excellence? Roth IAMS is a growing, industry-leading company specializing in integrated asset management and capital planning services across North America. These services include Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs), Space Planning, Accessibility Assessments, Structural Assessments, and Capital Asset Database Management. We provide our infrastructure assessment and capital planning expertise to various sectors, including higher education, K-12 schools, healthcare facilities, municipal and provincial governments, and more.

The Facilities Master Planner is responsible for the design, planning, and management of buildings, facilities or refurbishment projects within the Educational Sector. You will lead the work, focusing on effectively utilizing space and resources to support the organizations physical facility and space needs while ensuring physical spaces are functional, safe, and efficient. This includes everything from the layout and design of buildings to the systems and infrastructure that support them.

The Facilities Master Planner will work closely with our client’s architects, engineers, and other design professionals to ensure that the plans they develop meet the needs of their users, while also being cost-effective and efficient.

• Assist in the preparation of scopes of work, cost estimates and schedules for facilities planning studies.
  
• Conducts evaluations of client facilities to assess short term and long-term space needs and produce feasibility studies.
  
• Preparing and reviewing designs, layout plans, specifications and standards that comply with building regulations, industry best practices and organizational requirements.
  
• Conduct regular facility inspections and recommend improvements.
  
• Estimate costs for labor, material, services. Generates, monitors and updates project plans and timelines with task details, deliverables and status updates.
  
• Assist clients with developing and implementing appropriate facilities, facility management plans and procedures in support of their specific objectives.
  
• Apply site feasibility, planning and engineering practice, as appropriate, and is familiar with applicable regulations and permitting processes.
  
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate records and databases for facility-related activities.
  
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve facility-related issues and improve processes.
  
• Manage facility-related contracts and vendor relationships
  
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations
  
• Prepare and manage facility-related budgets
  
• Be cognizant of and/or manage time and project costs to ensure project profitability;
  

• 3-5 years of related experience in facilities planning or facilities management in the public sector, specifically for educational facilities (K-12, higher education, Colleges and or Universities) required;
  
• Knowledge of facility planning policies and principals, economic development and redevelopment practices, federal and state statutory and regulatory requirements, real estate, public and private financing practices required;
  
• Bachelor�s and or Master�s degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Facilities Management or related area, or equivalent, and two years of applied experience in planning, evaluating and developing facility improvement projects;
  
• Deep understanding of building codes and regulations, as well as the latest trends in technology, sustainability, and design and space planning
  
• Proficiency with facility management software
  
• Experience with budget management and financial planning;
  
• Ability to work with diverse teams;
  
• LEED certification or other relevant industry certifications;
  
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and staff;
  
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines;
  
• Strong project management skills;
  
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations related to facilities management;
  
• Proficiency with related computer applications and databases';
  
• Excellent written, verbal and visual graphic communications skills and experience with graphical software and Microsoft Office desired;
  
• Must be able to communicate and work well with staff, clients and consultants, including elected and appointed officials at the highest levels of government;
  
• Experience providing facility/asset management for public or private sector facilities;
  
• Excellent technical writing skills are required. Reporting is to be concise, follow company report formats and be based on project specific evidence;
  
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget;
  
• Effective, responsive communication (verbally and written) with the Project Team and Clients;
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required;
  
• French language ability (oral and/or written) is considered an asset;
  
• A valid driver�s license and access to insured vehicle for travel to project sites is required (work related mileage is reimbursed); and
  
• Ability to travel for up to a week at a time is required (work related expenses are reimbursed).
  

à˜ Customer Focus

à˜ Organized

à˜ Makes Complex Decisions

à˜ Managing Diverse Relationships

à˜ Development and Continual Learning

à˜ Understanding the Business

• Mix of home office environment and working at client sites
  
• Occasional travel (up to 30%) required within the US and Canada
  

• Competitive compensation package and bonus program.
  
• Comprehensive health benefits, 401K and generous Paid Time Off.
  
• Summer hours and Winter Holiday Shutdown.
  

Please note that the description above is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Roth IAMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion in creating a welcoming and empowering environment for all employees.

Roth IAMS is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and hiring process. If you require any accommodation to apply or interview for a position with Roth IAMS, please reach out to Careers@rothiams.com or directly to the recruiter you are working with. We are dedicated to work with you to best meet your needs.

If you’re ready to make a change and want to become part of a rapidly growing company, please apply. We thank all candidates for their submissions, however only successful candidates will be contacted for interviews.