Facilities Planner
About The Position
The Facility 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 to align facility planning with organizational goals. In partnership with leadership, the planner develops strategic plans to reorganize groups and optimize spaces for the needs of different business units, while enforcing design standards for a consistent and 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 projects align with business objectives and proceed smoothly.
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
- A degree in Facility Management, Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Knowledge of building codes, ADA, safety regulations, and sustainability practices.
- Knowledge of CAFM (Computer-Aided Facility Management) or a similar space management program.
Responsibilities
- Foster 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 define data requirements, formats, quality standards, 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 feasibility studies on space usage and recommend improvements, collaborating with stakeholders to align facility planning with business objectives.
- Plan and manage space utilization to address differing business needs and ensure 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 updates on project status, milestones, risks, and changes.
- Implement facility planning policies, procedures, and standards to support regulatory and organizational compliance, and advocate change management initiatives that promote workplace efficiency and innovation.
- Travel locally and domestically as required, approximately 20%.
Benefits
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Eligible employees may participate in long-term incentive programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
