Facilities Planning Manager

Axle•Rockville, MD

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Axle is seeking a Facilities Planning Manager to support space planning, architectural interior design, and design review and coordination for new and existing space renovations within NCI office buildings and biomedical research facilities. This role conducts space surveys, plans and develops interior spaces considering function, user needs, building codes, durability, life cycle costs, energy use, aesthetics, and budget, and advises staff on interior design factors including space planning, layout, furnishings, materials, and color selection. The role reviews schematic design, design development, and construction drawings for compliance with specifications, coordinates relocation projects with on-site move management staff, and develops working knowledge of NCI OSFM's Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system, VisionFM.

Requirements

A minimum of an Associate's degree in Interior Design or a related discipline
At least six years of related experience
Strong communication skills
Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills
Software: AutoCAD 2010 or later, Autodesk Revit, Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Work with staff on space planning, architectural interior design, and design review and coordination of new and existing space renovated within NCI office buildings and biomedical research facilities
Conduct space surveys; discuss with and provide expert advice and guidance regarding what areas are to be surveyed and what types of information must be gathered
Plan and develop interior spaces, considering factors such as function, user needs, building codes, durability, life cycle costs, energy use, aesthetics, and budget
Advise staff on interior design factors such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings and equipment, materials, and color selection
Review schematic design, design development, and construction drawings to ensure compliance with specifications
Work with staff on the design and placement of ergonomic equipment
Confer with client to determine factors affecting planning of interior environments, such as budget, architectural preferences, purpose, and function
Coordinate relocation projects with on-site move management staff
Develop working knowledge of NCI OSFM's Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system, VisionFM
Work with outside vendors to coordinate furniture procurement and installation
Review surveys submitted by contract staff, in conjunction with other appropriate staff members
Use computer-aided drafting (CAD) and related software to produce planning and/or construction documents
Review shop drawings
Maintain furniture inventory for reuse and retrofit of existing space
Ensure that all drawings follow appropriate standards and guidelines
Coordinate with trades, including contractors, architects, and engineers
Conduct reviews to ensure that space is assigned and used per its original intent and the capabilities of the overall building structure and layout