Space & Occupancy Planner

The Building People

$80K — $90K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of experience in commercial space planning, move management, and facilities planning/management.
  • Advanced analytical skills for space utilization and facilities management.
  • Strong creative, communication, problem-solving, and project management abilities.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
  • Experience with Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) for space management.

Responsibilities

  • Gather planning data and establish optimal functional adjacencies for client-directed moves.
  • Analyze and interpret CAD drawings for development.
  • Maintain awareness of current and future space needs and client workplace culture.
  • Perform space surveys to validate occupancy throughout the site.
  • Propose relocation scenarios that address alternative solutions' pros and cons.
  • Prepare blocking and stacking diagrams based on space standards.
  • Provide detailed reports on project status and tasks.

Benefits

  • Medical & Rx coverage
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance/AD&D
  • Long and Short-Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Full Job Description
The Building People, LLC, has a position open for an experienced Space and Occupancy Planner. This is an on-site role that will support our government client in Alexandria, VA. The Space and Occupancy Planner will work with the Space Management Team to support Workplace Strategy & Design Management and will serve as a subject matter expert to support the restacking of multiple buildings for the return to office directive. This role will also interpret, update, and maintain information in the TRIRGA application.

Responsibilities
  • Gather planning data and define optimal functional adjacencies and champion development of move and relocation sequencing and execution as directed from the client.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking skills to comprehend, analyze, and interpret CAD drawings.
  • Maintain knowledge of current and future space needs of the agency, as well as understanding client direction and workplace needs and culture.
  • Analyze space requirements, determine the compatibility of existing spaces vs. defining new spaces, and provide space plans and recommendations as directed.
  • Perform space surveys throughout the site to validate occupancy.
  • Integrate established client standards and incorporate technology and infrastructure considerations.
  • Propose temporary and permanent relocation scenarios that concisely address the advantages and disadvantages of alternative solutions.
  • Assign space based on prescribed space standards, prepare blocking and stacking diagrams.
  • Maintain project tasks and schedule to meet client deadlines and assignments.
  • Provide detailed and monthly report of assigned tasks and their status.
  • Be accountable for assigned projects and tasks from beginning to end
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.


Notice $80,000-$90,000 Skills & Requirements
Required Experience & Skills
  • Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in commercial space planning, move management, and facilities planning/management.
  • Advanced ability to analyze space requirements and offer solutions for 100% occupancy.
  • Demonstrate detailed, independent, analytical, and critical thinking.
  • Use advanced analytical skills - both quantitative and qualitative as related to space analysis and organization of space management, space utilization, and facilities management.
  • Advanced proficiency in analyzing and determining space utilization and facilities inventory.
  • Strong creative, communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Self-motivated with ability to multi-task and respond quickly.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and work in fast-paced environment under pressure.
  • Ability to pivot seamlessly as project requirements and timelines change.
  • Protect all sensitive information being evaluated in accordance with Federal regulations and procedures.
  • Ability to work well in a team-based environment, both within the design team and broader group, with the common goal of a successful project.
  • Meet a level of professionalism in both verbal and written communication skills as this role requires daily communication with internal and external project team members.
  • Working knowledge in AutoCAD.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
  • Experience using an Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) for space management with integration to AutoCAD or Revit.


Preferred Experience & Skills
  • Institutional or Government work experience, Federal is preferred.
  • Knowledge of construction industry building codes, regulations, building systems, and safety.
  • Ability to contribute to process improvements and support agency mission.
  • Creation of Pivot tables in Excel.
  • Experience using TRIRIGA for Space Management with TRIRIGA CAD Integrator.
  • Experience polylining floorplans to established standards.
  • Interior Design or Architecture background.


Required Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Facilities Management, Urban Planning, Business Administration or related field.
Qualifications
*Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:
  • Medical & Rx
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance/AD&D
  • Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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