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)
Describes the construction management concepts, from pre-construction to project completion.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Conducts basic research and analysis on construction management situations.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Creates requests for information, requests for proposal, and change orders for construction projects.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Integrates construction management to deliver complex projects to the highest standards.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Establishes process improvement metrics for the related management of construction projects.
Skill definition-Designing, developing, maintaining, and updating Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning and Cooling system.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites the basic installation process of HVAC systems in a commercial building.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Documents the wiring requirements for setting up HVAC systems.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Manages the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of HVAC equipment based on company's standards.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Directs the implementation of solutions to resolve HVAC air quality issues within industrial and commercial companies.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Designs the HVAC system to meet the needs and ensure customer satisfaction.
Skill definition-Inspecting and upkeeping assets, utilities, and buildings to secure maximum efficiency and safety of facility operations.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Explains how facility maintenance is one of many aspects of facility management.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Documents facilities maintenance requests and performs minor maintenance tasks.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Handles facility inspections following safety standards to identify and prevent utility damages.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Oversees the ongoing maintenance activities of multiple facilities to ensure compliance with established procedures.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Designs strategies to optimize preventative maintenance on facility systems and equipment.
Skill definition-Developing, delivering, and managing building support services to maintain functionality and improve operational efficiency.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Describes the benefits of using facilities management systems to drive efficiency.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Conducts basic threat assessments to help ensure security throughout facilities.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Makes recommendations to management regarding facility improvements to meet customer needs.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Plans and recommends ideas to reduce energy consumption to support energy management programs.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Establishes effective financial management processes for facilities to predict future repair and maintenance expenses.
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)
Describes the procedures for capital and expense allocation and budgeting.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Gathers data from financial statements to help create budget plans and improve budgeting strategies.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Implements strategic operational efficiencies and techniques for conducting successful budgeting.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Evaluates past decisions on budgetary considerations to improve the budgeting process.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Develops financial models to support the strategic improvement of our budgeting processes.
Skill definition-Facilitating and reporting daily operations to ensure the project finished on time and on budget.
Level 1 Behaviors
(General Familiarity)
Cites examples of different project administration tasks and duties.
Level 2 Behaviors
(Light Experience)
Assists the management with project planning.
Level 3 Behaviors
(Moderate Experience)
Analyzes all potential risks to the project to ensure the quality of work.
Level 4 Behaviors
(Extensive Experience)
Controls the operation of work or activity to provide effective methods for sorting tasks.
Level 5 Behaviors
(Mastery)
Builds a workload framework to delegate tasks effectively.
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.
