Facilities Planning Manager ORFOD NIH

Cape Fox FacilitiesServices is seeking a Facilities Planning Managerto join our team in Bethesda, MD in support of the NIH.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the functioning of building systems including mechanical, fire and life safety, elevators, etc.
• Coordinates and facilitates renovation projects.
• Coordinate and monitor minor construction/renovation projects.
• Work with staff on developing blueprints that consist of current space conditions, demolition plans, new work plans.
• Work with POs on the design and construction services of renovation projects ranging from minor alterations to major design projects.
• Perform management of multiple projects from design through construction completion. 5
• Develops plans for all renovation projects, taking into account feasibility from architectural, engineering and budgetary perspectives.
• Provide consultation on facility renovation and remodeling projects.
• Participate in planning meetings with space and staff, building architects and engineers regarding space and construction projects.
• Provide report evaluations, planning, programming, studies and investigations, and design concept reviews in support of various facility designs, renovations and new construction projects.
• Confer with staff to determine factors affecting planning interior environments, such as budget, architectural preferences, purpose and function.
• Coordinates space, telecommunications, safety, timelines, etc., for relocation of staff and installation of utility systems for specialized equipment or functions as needed.
• Coordinates with division of safety staff to ensure all safety policies are implemented and maintained.
• Collaborates with investigators and construction staff to find cost-effective solutions on all renovation projects, and solicits technical input from subject matter experts.
• Collaborate with staff as to reutilization of materials, furniture and other stored items for future reuse.
• Create budget projections for all aspects of renovations, including design, fee for service, construction, move costs, furniture costs and commissioning; serve as main point of contact for tracking of all renovations with emphasis on the end of the fiscal year to close out budget.
• Monitor schedule and cost of major projects for excessive cost overruns or claims; establish reporting systems to ensure that timely notification is provided to the government representative of any deviation from original budget or schedule.
• Collaborate with investigators and construction staff to find cost-effective solutions on all renovation, repair and improvement projects.
• Performs impact studies to ascertain the level of resource support needed to ensure building infrastructures can handle new scientific equipment