Facilities Planner

AbbVie • North Chicago, IL

2d • $124,500 - $236,500

About The Position

The Facilities Planner optimizes the use of the organization’s physical spaces to ensure they are effective and efficient. The role builds relationships with business units and stakeholders, partners with leadership on strategic plans to reorganize groups and optimize spaces, and enforces design standards for a consistent, functional environment. The planner reviews and manages renovation service requests, from minor upgrades to large-scale transformations, and leads front-end planning by identifying space requirements and establishing project scope so work aligns with business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 8 years of experience in space planning, facility management, or project management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite, including advanced MS Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Willingness to travel 20% locally and domestically.
• MVR and a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Knowledge of building codes, ADA, safety regulations, and sustainability practices.
• Knowledge of CAFM or similar space management programs.

Responsibilities

• Build strong stakeholder relationships through proactive communication and collaboration, aligning goals with company values, maintaining transparency, and recognizing contributions.
• Gather and analyze data on space utilization, occupancy, and facility conditions to support strategic planning.
• Collaborate with the CAFM team to establish data quality standards and objectives, including critical data, required formats, and accuracy and completeness benchmarks.
• Optimize space, resources, and infrastructure to improve efficiency, functionality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Assess current and future space needs by analyzing organizational growth and operational demands.
• Conduct space-use feasibility studies and recommend efficiency improvements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Plan and manage space utilization to meet varying business needs and ensure optimal functionality.
• Work with the design team to develop floor plan options and with the project management team to produce cost estimates.
• Develop relocation plans for offices or facilities that align with organizational goals, timelines, and strategic objectives.
• Use facility management software to monitor space utilization and manage service requests.
• Provide stakeholders with timely, accurate project updates on status, milestones, risks, and changes.
• Implement facility planning policies, procedures, and standards that support regulatory compliance and organizational values.
• Advocate for change management initiatives that support workplace efficiency and innovation.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k) for eligible employees.
• Eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level