Space Planner

INNOVATIVE CONSULTING & MANAGEMENT

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Innovative Consulting & Management Services (ICMS) is a Professional & Technical Management Consulting firm with over 20 years of consulting experience. We offer technical professional services to Federal and State Governments, and Commercial clients. ICMS is a Small Business and Certified HUBZone employer. We deliver value to our clients by combining deep industry knowledge with strong functional capabilities. Our focus is to manage cost-effective programs while at the same time mitigating risk and improving results. Our success is about teamwork, a coordinated effort from all disciplines, from clients to consultants and most important, it’s about delivering on our commitments. ICMS is seeking an experienced Space Planner who will be responsible for managing and optimizing office space across a large facility portfolio (up to 180 offices). The role focuses on analyzing space usage, developing efficient layouts, and ensuring compliance with federal space policies. It involves identifying space needs, supporting occupancy agreements, and coordinating with stakeholders to align with space reduction and optimization goals.

Requirements

8 years of demonstrated experience with managing the development of comprehensive space planning solutions to address space resource needs.
Required: NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) certification
Demonstrated experience using space planning tools such as AutoCAD or other CAD/BIM tools, Archibus, and PowerBI.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.
Shall be citizens of the U.S.
Possess computer skills to include basic knowledge sufficient to complete internet searches and prepare/edit documents utilizing word processing or spreadsheet applications.
Must have favorably adjudicated background investigations.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: CFM (Certified Facilities Manager)

Responsibilities

Draft and maintain comprehensive space plans for up to 180 offices, ensuring alignment with FPS's operational needs and federal space utilization policies
Track and assess space utilization, recommending office layouts and configurations, and space allocations based on current and future mission requirements to aid governmental decision making
Identify space requirements, including functional needs, departmental workflows, and number of occupants per space
Utilize space planning analytics to evaluate office utilization, efficiency, and recommend opportunities for consolidation, optimization, and cost reduction
Draft structured plans for relocating approximately 60 offices impacted by federal building dispositions or operational needs, including relocation scenarios and risk mitigation strategies
Support FPS in managing approximately 280 occupancy agreements, supporting compliance with federal regulations and lease terms
Coordinate and advise with GSA and FPS stakeholders to align occupancy agreements with FPS's space reduction initiatives and optimization initiatives
Support compliance with federal and FPS-specific space reduction and utilization initiatives
Perform on-site intake and staffing of the following requests: seating, space, and release (System of record is currently ServiceNow; however, another system may be identified in the future, e.g., Tririga®)
Conduct on-site visits to assess facility conditions, space usage, and deficiencies for relocations and build-out projects
Collect detailed measurements and document space conditions to support accurate space planning, layout recommendations, and relocation scenarios
Conduct in-depth analyses of space utilization and office performance to provide data-driven recommendations for optimizing layouts and allocations
Identify underutilized areas and assess opportunities for consolidation and efficiency improvements
Create and present high-quality briefings to FPS leadership and stakeholders to communicate space planning findings, relocation scenarios, Program of Requirements (PORs), SF-81s (Request for Space forms), and analytical insights