The Space Planning Manager leads all facility space planning, utilization, and workplace strategy initiatives for the organization's aerospace facilities. This role partners cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Safety, and Executive Leadership to optimize physical environments that support mission-critical programs, regulatory compliance, and long-range growth objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead enterprise-wide space planning strategy across all aerospace campus and leased facilities
- Develop and maintain space allocation models, utilization dashboards, and occupancy forecasts
- Coordinate moves, adds, and changes (MACs) across laboratory, cleanroom and office.
- Partner with Real Estate, Capital Projects, and EHS teams on facility expansion and renovation programs
- Provide space planning input during design and construction phases of new and modified facilities
- Ensure planning deliverables comply with OSHA, FAA, NFPA, and applicable aerospace industry standards
- Own and administer the Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS / CAFM) platform
- Maintain accurate CAD / BIM floor plans and as-built documentation
- Generate regular reporting on seat utilization, vacancy rates, and capacity planning metrics
- Lead a team of space planners, set performance goals and develop staff
- Manage vendor relationships for furniture, modular systems, and space planning consultants
- Develop and enforce space planning standards, design guidelines, and workplace policies
- Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to evaluate and process additional square footage requests
- Assess production floor, assembly, and support space needs against current utilization data and growth projections
- Prepare justification packages, space studies, and layout options to support capital authorization requests
- Coordinate with EHS and Industrial Engineering on workflow, equipment clearance, and safety compliance for expanded manufacturing areas
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Facilities Management, or related discipline
- 7+ years of progressive facilities / space planning experience
- 3+ years of experience managing teams in a complex, multi-site environment
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit; experience with CAFM platforms (e.g., Archibus, Office Space, etc)
- Demonstrated knowledge of building codes, ADA, and life safety regulations
- Strong project management skills; PMP or CFM certification a plus
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with cleanroom / controlled environment space planning requirements
- LEED AP, CFM, or MCR credential
- Experience with capital project planning and tenant improvement (TI) buildouts
