Plans building or refurbishment projects focused on effectively utilizing spaces and resources to support the organization's physical facility and space needs.
Conducts evaluations of current facilities to assess short-term and long-term space needs and produce feasibility studies. Prepares and reviews designs, layout plans, specifications, and standards that comply with building regulations, industry best practices, and organizational requirements. Estimates costs for labor, materials, and services. Generates, monitors, and updates project plans and timelines with task details, deliverables, and status updates. Coordinates construction and installation processes and expedites delivery of materials required by projects.
Salary.com identifies five increasing levels of proficiency for each skill/competency. Some jobs require only a relatively low level of proficiency in each skill/competency, while other jobs will require a more advanced level of proficiency in the same skill/competency. These levels rate the degree of proficiency (skill level, expertise) we expect the incumbent to perform in the given skill/competency for the given job. Note that we intentionally do not associate timeframes or years of experience in performing the skill/competency because that can be misleading. Proficiency levels identify what the incumbent knows and can do rather than how long they have been doing it. Also, note that the proficiency levels are cumulative, e.g., a level 4 proficiency implies the ability to perform all the behaviors at the lower levels.
Check each Facilities Planner II skill and competencie below to view definitions.
Skill definition-Providing overall planning, coordination, and control of construction processes.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Lists the tools and technologies used in construction management.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Reports schedule updates and submittals to management.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Works with engineers, architects, and contractors to discuss project objectives and progress.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Supervises the adherence of construction projects to client contracts and engineering practices.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Oversees the development and approval of project estimates and resources.
Skill definition-Designing, developing, maintaining, and updating Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning and Cooling system.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes the HVAC airflow principles and concepts.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Reports HVAC-related problems and malfunctions to senior management.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Tests HVAC components to ensure the equipment works at its highest efficiency and performance level.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Oversees routine and preventative maintenance to guarantee the availability of HVAC systems.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Generates design and layout of HVAC systems to accomplish as-built installations.
Skill definition-Inspecting and upkeeping assets, utilities, and buildings to secure maximum efficiency and safety of facility operations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Identifies and explains the policies, guidelines, and procedures of facilities maintenance.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Reports facility maintenance needs to the relevant department using a work order management system.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Makes recommendations and helps in the selection and acquisition of contractors.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Provides maintenance services to ensure facility assets and utilities remain in safe operating condition.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Forecasts facility’s future maintenance needs to make informed business decisions and develop innovative strategies.
Skill definition-Developing, delivering, and managing building support services to maintain functionality and improve operational efficiency.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains how complying with regulatory standards can minimize facility health and safety threats.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Informs the management of the significant issues and problems within the facility.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Utilizes an established work order management system in addressing and resolving facility-related issues.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Provides facility management and issue resolution training to strengthen operational efficiency and functionality.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Leads the development and implementation of safety procedures to reduce hazard risks within the facility.
Skill definition-Applying specific policies, tools and practices to plan and prepare projected revenues, expenses, cash flows, and capital expenditures.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains the importance of budget reporting and forecasting in our workplace.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Supplies supporting information and justification for major line items.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Utilizes software tools and applications to forecast our annual budget accurately.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Provides in-depth training to our entire organization about the zero based budgeting methodology.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Forecasts asset needs to leverage available inventory and data compilation for annual budgeting.
Skill definition-Facilitating and reporting daily operations to ensure the project finished on time and on budget.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Follows all required policies and procedures related to project administration.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Supports the implementation of large projects.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Implements project automation to eliminate manual work.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Provides vision and motivation to improve a long-term business partnership.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Establishes metrics for the overall project lifecycle to contribute to project performance.
There are 2 hard skills for Facilities Planner II, Construction Management, HVAC.
6 general skills for Facilities Planner II, Facilities Maintenance, Facilities Management, Maintenance Management, etc.
8 soft skills for Facilities Planner II, Budgeting, Project Administration, Attention to Detail, etc.
While the list totals 16 distinct skills, it's important to note that not all are required to be mastered to the same degree. Some skills may only need a basic understanding, whereas others demand a higher level of expertise.
For instance, as a Facilities Planner II, he or she needs to be proficient in Budgeting, be proficient in Project Administration, and be proficient in Attention to Detail.
