Regional Planner III

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Job Description - Regional Planner III (2600044G)

Job Description

Regional Planner III - ( 2600044G )

Description

The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) oversees over $2 billion in capital programs and projects, and is responsible for capital planning, project delivery, property acquisitions, dispositions, management, and real estate services for the Commonwealth. DCAMM is the steward of all the Commonwealth’s assets, which include 5.5 million square feet of state buildings. As an agency, we care for the people of our state and the future of our planet.

We are responsible for all real estate activities, including acquisitions dispositions and leasing, managing over 100 transactions each year.

We work with state agencies to create and manage forward-thinking, sustainable buildings to meet the needs of the Commonwealth’s citizens and help achieve a zero-carbon future.

We are partners with, and advisors to, fellow agencies to help them meet their strategic needs with fiscally responsible building and real estate solutions.

We support the growth of the Commonwealth’s economy and actively engage with private sector partners to make it easier to do business with the Commonwealth.

We work to expand access, opportunity, and equity to create more inclusive services, planning and outcomes for all the citizens of the Commonwealth.

The Regional Planner III is responsible for supporting and improving the state's Deferred Maintenance program by overseeing facility maintenance initiatives, analyzing program performance and trends, and ensuring resources are managed effectively. The role serves as a key liaison among state agencies, vendors, and stakeholder groups, providing high-level customer service, facilitating communication, and coordinating public engagement efforts. Working closely with agency leadership, the position conducts research, monitors program effectiveness, and identifies opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.

Assist in the development, coordination and successful implementation of plans, policies and procedures to support the effective maintenance and management of facilities used by state agencies to provide services of all types.

Communicate regularly with client agencies to ensure quality is achieved, deadlines are met and feedback is received. Deliver high quality, substantive client interaction and customer service.

Analyze and report on technical aspects of deferred facility maintenance programs to assess efficacy of resource management outcomes. Identify and analyze trends in spending for the Deferred Maintenance program.

Maintain overall knowledge of the Deferred Maintenance program and track project spending for assigned client agencies.

Review and make recommendations on documentation for proposed Deferred Maintenance projects submitted for funding approval by agencies and consulting architects/House Doctors.

Controls costs by monitoring actual spending against the budget and adjust forecasts as needed.

Plan and implement specifics of public participation and communication strategies - develop procedures to involve others, such as MAFMA, in the program decision making process.

Conduct meetings and manage communication with various stakeholders to plan, determine and review the impact of deferred maintenance facilities programs, including assisting in forecasting spending plans and maximizing the use of multiple funding streams to reduce the agencies deferred maintenance backlogs.

Works within the teams peer review process to review and make recommendations for studies submitted by client agencies.

Oversees pilot projects to improve the program.

Assist with the management of resource organizations – the Massachusetts Facility Management Association, (MAFMA) MAFMA University, MAFMA Tool Barn program, MAFMA list serv and MAFMA subcommittees.

Assists with the selection and supervision of intern(s).

Assist in defining new processes and reporting improvement possibilities through different business units.

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