Space Planning Manager

The McLean Facilities, Planning, and Construction department is searching for a Space Planning Manager who enjoys the challenges of planning and coordinating renovations for a historically significant campus and has demonstrated experience leading efforts to optimize space use as well as improve building infrastructure in support of strategic goals and campus renewal plans.

The Sr Architect evaluates space, project, and furniture requests; uses iterative problem-solving skills to collaborate with others; and supports projects from initial feasibility studies through completion.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Programming, Space Planning, and Data Management

• Tracks space planning and furniture requests to ensure proposed projects contribute to McLean's broad strategic goals and optimize opportunities to incorporate recommendations from the Facilities Condition Assessment study.

• Responsible for program development; test fit efforts; application of space allocation metrics; preliminary cost estimates; identification of initial code and compliance requirements; schedule or enabling constraints; and campus impact. Confers with key stakeholders and knows when to consult with professional engineers and contractors regarding proposed projects.

• Facilitates the transition of projects from planning stages to Capital Construction team. Works in parallel with the Capital Construction Project Manager to provide design review and critiques. Guides project teams on room numbering and reviews relevant close-out documentation.

• Supports equipment/furniture planning, move planning, finish selection, and other services that may be needed for the successful implementation of capital projects.

Successful communications and accurate documentation

• Answers inquiries pertaining to space utilization, code issues, square footages, cost estimates, and finishes.

• Maintains up-to-date space plans and space management tools to provide an inventory of all McLean spaces. Reports out information via Archibus to MGB Real Estate division at regular intervals.

• Prepares schematic design and relevant documentation for small to medium scale in-house renovation projects.

• Authors and evaluates RFPs and RFQs as necessary to engage top quality consultants.

Creates new standards for campus excellence

• Leads the effort to develop and implement standard specifications for finishes, lighting, and furniture across campus and at off-site locations.

• Evaluates requests for furniture and equipment. Identifies, procures, and manages the installation of office equipment, furniture, and building products, as required and within established standards.

• Plans a series of scheduled FF&E replacements; forecasts anticipated annual capital spend.

• Manages McLean climate action initiatives related to decarbonization, resiliency, and other sustainability programs in coordination with enterprise-wide requirements.

Other Responsibilities

• Seeks new ways to gather data efficiently. Deploys data in support of project goals.

• Works with Facilities team to develop the annual capital budget for all proposed capital improvements.

• Stays current with trends, modern technologies, and grant opportunities related to facilities management and sustainability.

• Performs all other duties and assignments as requested.

About Us

McLean Hospital is consistently ranked the preeminent freestanding psychiatric hospital in the world by US News and World Report and takes pride in putting people first in all that we do. Since 1811, our fundamental purpose has been to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their families through our mission of clinical care, scientific discovery, professional training, and public education.

As a leading specialty hospital and a proud member of Mass General Brigham, we are dedicated to providing an extensive range of high quality, cost effective mental health services to a diverse population from across the United States and beyond our borders. McLean's tree-filled suburban campuses offer a unique therapeutic environment for those in need of psychiatric care.

Major clinical programs at McLean address a broad range of illnesses including depression, bipolar and psychotic disorders; mood and anxiety disorders; alcohol and drug abuse; Alzheimer's disease, and child and adolescent psychiatric disorders. Additional information about McLean Hospital that may help in understanding the institution's vision and influence may be found at mcleanhospital.org

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or Architecture; master's degree preferred.

• Current state registration as an Architect or equivalent experience.

• Valid Driver's license

• Minimum (8) years or progressively more responsible work experience necessary with the ability to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of programming, architectural design, building construction, cost estimating, and administration of professional services.

• Experience with the following space types: behavioral health in-patient units; residential patient settings; clinical offices; wet- and dry- laboratory space; as well as administrative support and campus amenity areas.

Skills, Abilities, and Competencies Required

• Digital fluency is required in the following applications: Autodesk products, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat. Experience with data analytic tools and facilities management systems preferred.

• Knowledge of building systems, construction best practices, local building codes, accessibility guidelines, person of size guidelines, and related regulations. Understanding of zoning and municipality ordinances a plus.

• Strong analytical skills to objectively evaluate data, proposals, and project ideas, coupled with the ability to synthesize this information into successful graphics, reports, and presentations in multiple formats to aid decision making.

• Must be detail-oriented and appreciate the intricacies of working with historically significant buildings.

• Top notch verbal, written, and problem-solving skills. Approaches requests with a "can do" attitude.

• Ability to easily interact with others; know how to "read the room".

• Takes initiative, works independently and follows solutions through to completion.