Facilities Planning & Project Manager

Empower • KS Remote, KS

1d • $79,400 - $112,175 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for space planning and overseeing the build out of the company's office space nationwide and for managing employee office movement. Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them. Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or interior design, or 5+ years' experience in space planning/managing interior construction projects or equivalent education and experience.
• Reading and interpreting architectural drawings, ability to coordinate and handle multiple projects, leadership and mediation skills, good verbal and written communication skills and a thorough knowledge of internal Empower departments' workflows and methods
• Current knowledge of various furniture systems, ergonomic trends, cabling requirements and local building codes.
• Strong understanding of a service industry
• Travel up to 20% required
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.

Responsibilities

• Works with executive management to establish and manage the budget for furniture and construction projects.
• Schedules numerous internal and external service providers and supervises a variety of furniture installation and construction projects, ensuring adherence to Company standards.
• Leads project meetings, establishes schedules and supervises tasks of Facility Technicians, internal/external construction crews, furniture installers, movers and IT service providers.
• Manages and allocates available inventory and creates project specification lists.
• Works with vendors on coordinating pricing and places orders through Purchasing.
• Supervises installation, facilitates invoice payments.
• Maintains accurate database of floor plans.
• Prepares drawings for project-specific tasks and shares with internal/external service providers.
• On a back-up basis, utilizes CAFM system, reviews and approves space requests for employee additions and moves.
• Acts as liaison between users, IT service groups and CAFM Administration.
• Works with management to develop and comply with long-range space allocation goals.
• Works on numerous software programs to perform daily functions, including AutoCAD, Remedy, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, CAFM and the GWF Intranet.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

What This Job Offers

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