Facilities Standards & Design Consultant

Southwest Airlines

91d • $95,750 - $106,400

About The Position

Southwest Airlines promises to provide Employees with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. The Facilities Standards and Design Consultant supports the Standards Team by developing and implementing design standards and space planning strategies that enhance the employee experience and support operational excellence. As the network grows and new offerings are introduced, the role ensures consistency, innovation, and alignment with Southwest's mission and values across all facilities. The Facilities Standards & Design Consultant is a strong communicator and problem-solver who is excited to contribute to the strategic planning of our facilities and help guide future development and optimization.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Advanced level experience, seasoned and specialized knowledge in commercial architecture, interior design, design trends and construction projects.
• Understanding of computers, design technologies and related applications including the BIM end-user experience.
• Evaluating stakeholder needs, utilization, growth forecasts, and employee requirements.
• Development of Facility Standards Documentation.
• Space planning techniques.
• Reading and interpreting design and construction documents.
• Creating tailored Executive-level presentation materials (Power Point decks, reports) and presenting to upper-level management.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in commercial architecture, interior design, and space planning.
• Aviation design experience is a bonus.
• Proficiency with design tools like AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Cloud, and SketchUp.
• Experience with BIM and interpreting design/construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop research and analysis of design standards, planning standards and trends to support teams and leadership with strategic decision-making and future facility development.
• Assist in analyzing space utilization and preparing strategic recommendations for departmental space programs, moves/restacks, Master Plans and other Facilities projects.
• Support Corporate Facilities projects by participating in stakeholder meetings, reviewing drawings, conducting space planning studies, providing master planning input, and selecting furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and optimization in alignment with Company business and sustainability objectives.
• Manage the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Southwest Facility design and planning standards, ensuring alignment with the Company's mission, values, and sustainability objectives.
• Participate in project meetings, quality assurance reviews, and coordination with vendors and internal teams, ensuring adherence to standards and best practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Leadership, internal Customers, and external vendors.
• Prepare materials and contribute to presentations for internal customers, key stakeholders and Senior Leadership.
• Support internal teams to develop, customize, and maintain facility master files, Standards libraries, Revit family creation, best practices, and updates to the Company space management system.
• Develop and manage document control workflows and support the organization of Standards document repository, including content development, content deployment, and communications.
• Develop strategic process improvements to projects, project workflows and steer implementation.
• Drive internal and cross-departmental initiatives in support of Corporate Facilities planning strategies and continuous process improvement.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are of high quality.

Benefits

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too).
• Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings.
• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit.
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets).
• Health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Air Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED