Now Hiring Facility Planners to Join Our Growing Team

The OSU Wexner Medical Center

Now Hiring Facility Planners to join our growing team

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) is committed to improving people’s lives through innovation in research, education and patient care. Facility Planners within the Medical Center work as a team to advance ‘best practices’ and shape the future of care and work environments. Facility Planners support the mission, vision and values of The Ohio State University and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Facility Planner (Furniture, Standards, and Branding) participates in all aspects of OSUWMC interior facility planning through design implementation and installation. Activities involving planners include capital project planning, programming, budgeting, conceptual design and furniture layouts, procurement strategy, application of branding standards and guidelines, project management, vendor coordination, signage integration, moves, furniture repair and warranty, development of best practices, and asset management. The degree of involvement on any specific project varies, within larger project teams of Senior Planners, Construction Managers, and others.

The Facility Planner is responsible for the development of project scopes, including the integration of interior furniture and branding components compliant with OSUWMC standards for such elements. Planners collaborate with vendors and associate architects. They monitor project budgets and timelines for applicable portions of the work. They review design documents and specifications, signage requirements, regulatory requirements, procurement processes and critical path timelines, relocation coordination, use of OSUWMC standards, and prioritization of potential alternates. Coordination of these relevant activities is expected, in partnership with other University entities.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor degree in Interior Space Planning, Interior Design, Architecture, Construction Design or similar field. Equivalent business oriented education and experience (2 years) is desired.

Proficiency with Computer Aided Design software (AutoCAD, Revit) as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, Autodesk Visualization tools and software, and Adobe Creative Suite software, are required; experience with PowerPoint, Photoshop, and Microsoft Project desired; excellent communication skills both verbal and written required.

Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory codes applicable to clinical, office, and research environments is highly desirable. Experiences should show a proficiency in managing multiple tasks, sensitivity to the costs of facility operations, and an overall creativity. Experience in a multidisciplinary academic medical center, a research environment, or a complex organizational environment is desirable.

Professional certification/registration is a ‘plus’ yet not required.

Email resumes to Kathy Koutras at or call 614-366-7851

Work in one of the country’s top health systems and receive a comprehensive compensation package including competitive pay, outstanding benefits including paid parental leave, medical, dental and vision, state retirement options, 100% employer paid tuition to OSU and access to University recreational/sports facilities and activities.

The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.