Facilities Project Manager, Planning and Design

DescriptionPosition Summary:The primary purpose of this role is to ensure that the facility locations in North Carolina maintain a professional corporate image to its team members, customers, and visitors. The Project Manager exercises independent judgement with the planning, design, and construction of renovation and improvement projects of all scopes and sizes. This position also provides facilities planning and project management support to maximize space utilization and design for the 295,000 square feet of office, laboratory, manufacturing, and support facilities at the 100 Rodolphe site.Additional responsibilities include support for space planning, design, and ergonomics for a newly upfit Commercial Operations and Customer Training Center located in the Research Triangle Park (RTP).Primary Responsibilities:Project Management Support: Provide project management support as needed, ensuring the successful execution of facility-related projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and timelines. Facilitate meetings with department heads and lead personnel to identify space, furniture, equipment, and basic utility needs.Space Planning: Develop and maintain corporate standards for space allotment, furniture, signage and building fixtures. Purchase furniture and accessories (with appropriate approvals) to support plans and to keep the site appearance up to date. Prepare details of annual Space Allocation Report for Finance department.Budget and Cost Management: Prepare budget and cost estimates. Track costs during project for ease of reconciliation at project conclusion. Maintain project within budgets and time constraints. Be proactive in conveying project delays to stakeholders.Documentation and Record-Keeping: Maintain organized files for department equipment, service suppliers, and contractors. Ensure all documentation is up-to-date and easily accessible, facilitating efficient tracking of project activities and vendor engagements.Facility Department Administration: Provide administrative support to the facility department, assisting in coordination, scheduling, and documentation. Contribute to the smooth operation of administrative processes to enhance overall departmental efficiency.Contractor Management: Oversee contractor management activities, including vetting, onboarding, and ongoing collaboration. Ensure contractors adhere to safety protocols and project timelines, maintaining high standards of work quality.Education, Skills, & Experience:Associate's degree with a minimum 3 years of Facilities Project Management and commercial/industrial space planning and design work experience preferred..

In lieu of a degree, High School Diploma/GED with a minimum 5 years of Facilities Project Management and commercial/industrial space planning and design work experience required.

Solid understanding of business finance preferred (budget preparation, purchase order and invoicing processes, monitor project spend for quarterly reports).Experience and functional knowledge of AutoCAD (or similar design software) required.Experience in a regulated environment is a plus.Capital Project Management experience preferred.Solid understanding of workplace ergonomics highly preferred.Computer Skills required; must be experienced and proficient in the use of:

Microsoft Office tools (specifically

Teams, Word, Excel and Adobe)Functional use of AutoCad is required to prepare design options, create renovation drawings for trade quotes, update space plans, etc.Some experience with space planning software such as Space IQ helpful, but not mandatory.

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