Facility Project Planner
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Warren, OH - USA
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Job Summary
Job Description
Job Summary
The Facilities Project Planner ICC Construction leads the front-end planning activities for major building and infrastructure projects supporting GM North AmericaManufacturing andNonManufacturing sites. The position works with GM business units toidentifyfacilities solutions that enable business initiatives and leads crossfunctional project stakeholders in developing the right project. Involvement begins at the earliest stages of the needs assessment and continues through funding approval ensuring a smooth transition from planning to design and construction execution. The role is expected to operate at a high level and consistently demonstrate GM Behaviors (Win with Integrity Commit to Customers Innovate and Embrace Change Speak Fearlessly Move with Urgency Be Inclusive Lead as One Team Own the Outcome).
Key Responsibilities
Work with GM business unit representatives to understand operationalcapacityand strategic requirements for facilities projects.
Develop project planning concepts and alternatives by drawing from professional experience historical databenchmarksand GM standards.
Lead ICC Construction / Global Facilities project teams and stakeholders from other GM units in the development of integrated facility project plans.
Effectively communicate issues risks assumptions and recommendations to team membersstakeholdersand executive leadership.
Present facility alternatives concepts and recommended solutions to ICC Constructionand GM leadership for decision and approval.
Contribute to Appropriation Request (AR) business case development including scope definition class-level cost estimatesschedulesand business justification.
Utilize Global Facilities and Project Planning standard processes and tools including theFront EndPlanning Toolkit VDP/AR processes estimating software MS Project and Plan Builder.
Document andcommunicatethe Project Plan including scope of work cost estimate schedule riskassessmentand key assumptions to downstream designprocurementand construction teams.
Coordinate with Project Management Project EngineeringEnvironmentalGPSC and other partners to ensure planning deliverables are constructiblebiddableand alignedwith sourcing and execution strategies (e.g. design/build bundled programs asset sustainment).
Maintain knowledge of the construction industry deliverymodelsand benchmarking through participation in professional organizations and relevant industry forums (e.g. CII CURT LCI).
Identifyand implement process improvements tools and standards that enhance ICC Construction frontend planning effectiveness and predictability.
Mentor and provide guidance to lessexperienced project planners and contribute to building planning capability within the ICC Construction organization.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 46 years of experience in the architectural / engineering / construction field on major commercial or industrial capital projects.
Minimum ofBachelors degree in engineering architecture constructionmanagementor related field.
Knowledge of manufacturing office and lab/test building and infrastructure systems.
Knowledge of construction estimating and scheduling principles and their application to capital projects.
Experience with front-end planningVDPand AR processes for capital projects.
Strong analyticalorganizationaland communication skills including the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations for leadership.
Strong computer skills particularly inGoogle DocsExcel PowerPoint Word MSProjectand cost estimating software.
Demonstrated ability to work independently exercising sound judgment and influencing crossfunctional teams.
Demonstrated commitment to safetyqualityand compliance with GM policies and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience inworking on automotive or industrial building projects (OEM Tier 1 or similar).
Working knowledge of GM organizations ICC Constructionprocessesand governance for capital planning and execution.
Basic knowledge of automotive manufacturing and assembly processes.
Masters degree in architecture engineering constructionmanagementor business (e.g. MBA).
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