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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 data,benchmarksand 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 members,stakeholdersand 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 estimates,schedulesand 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 design,procurementand construction teams.

• Coordinate with Project Management, Project Engineering,Environmental,GPSC and other partners to ensure planning deliverables are constructible,biddableand 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 4-6 years of experience in the architectural / engineering / construction field on major commercial or industrial capital projects.

• Minimum ofBachelor's 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 planning,VDPand AR processes for capital projects.

• Strong analytical,organizationaland communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations for leadership.

• Strong computer skills, particularly inGoogle Docs,Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MSProjectand cost estimating software.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercising sound judgment and influencing crossfunctional teams.

• Demonstrated commitment to safety,qualityand 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.

• Master's degree in architecture, engineering, constructionmanagementor business (e.g., MBA).