Sr. Space Planner - Full-time / Part-time

The purpose of this position is to support and assist in the management of medium to complex space planning and scheduling for all moves, adds and/or changes. AutoCAD drawing experience is critical to this position. CAFM software experience strongly desired.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs the development and modification of new furniture purchasing contracts.
• Responsible for managing the delivery of reporting that will be used as management decision support tools for forecasting space needs (business demand).
• Understands business drivers to ensure all metrics provided are of value.
• Understands long term plan to track & forecast against approved data.
• Develops and executes migration and phasing plans for relocation and sequencing based on the physical space requirements.
• Manages the global furniture portfolio.
• Communicates recommendations in written reports and graphic presentations.
• Produces graphic charts and diagrams for visual display of quantitative and qualitative information.
• Illustrates organizational, operational and functional relationships that pose physical and spatial impacts.
• Generates conceptual solutions that respond to client’s spatial requirements, physical planning constraints and corresponding IT, HR and compliance requirements.
• Evaluates alternative scenarios against criteria for success.
• Establishes project goals and objectives, including but not limited to, schedule and budget parameters.
• Tracks, monitors and oversees all related moves and occupancy planning.
• Prepares program reports for presentation to the Client.
• Works with Program Manager to incorporate analytics into appropriate reporting.
• Develops and creates ad hoc scenario planning reports and drawings.
• Participates in facility project meetings.
• Attends meetings with Business Division representatives and facilitates discussion/programming of space requirements (headcount/growth, allocations, adjacencies, special support needs).
• Reviews CAD drawings, updates, and/or changes.
• Creates CAD based architectural and furniture plans.
• Maintain and update daily updates to Computer Aided Facilities Management system.
• Provides design support, makes finish selections and procurement of furniture.
• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. Provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. Coordinates and assigns tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) required. Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university preferred. Minimum of four years of related experience and/or training.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES
Professional Registration in Architecture or Interior Design and/or Certification in Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management preferred.
LEED certification or Facility Manager Certification preferred.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE
Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions. Conducts basic financial analysis.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.

OTHER SKILLS and/or ABILITIES
Intermediate experience in Microsoft Office Suite applications including: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc. Ability to provide efficient, timely and reliable service to client(s). Ability to present information in an effective way. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues. Ability to collaborate, problem solve and multi-task. Ability to adapt to change when necessary. Familiar with system furniture design and modular furniture while demonstrating knowledge and adherence to building regulations and health & safety guidelines.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Decisions made with thorough knowledge of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines. Responsible for setting own project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to co-workers and supervisor.