Facilities Interior Designer/Space Planner

About the role

This role focuses on supporting the workplace and facility systems in a wide range of facilities that GM has around the world. You will work with an industry leading team that designs, builds/constructs, and maintains facilities and building assets for vast operating functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain open communication between the tenant and Sustainable Workplaces
• Drive strategic and analytical planning to optimize building and facility services guided by industry benchmark standards including: space utilization (move service center, furniture/ergonomics), energy efficiency, Service Agreement deliverables, and On-Demand activities.
• Ensure the Service Provider is delivering efficient and timely execution of all facility services in the areas of Maintenance, Housekeeping, Roads & Grounds services, as well as diving continuous improvements and sharing lessons learned.
• Drive successful planning and execution of Global Manufacturing System (GMS) principles and elements.
• Support the workspace transformation projects by actively engaging with the Space Planning team in the change management process for group moves including: move process checklist, customer orientation, and occupancy surveys.
• Ensure the resolution of daily tenant needs and longer-term projects by pulling in the required resources such as Engineering, Resource Management, Communications, Real Estate, Food and Administration Services.
• Meet our GM Global Safety standards, including but not limited to: Speak up for Safety, Global Call to Action, Safety Observation Tours, employee safety concerns, incident investigation, safety module compliance, and sentinel events.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management, housekeeping, and maintenance
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of industry benchmark standards and best practices
• Experience with project planning and execution
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and share lessons learned