Facilities Space Planner

What This Job Involves At a site or campus level, the Space Planner ensures all locations are optimized according to client workplace standards by understanding current space availability, workplace conditions, and headcount projections by local business unit. This role develops and delivers space planning solutions aligned with property strategies, manages migration plans, and maintains accurate data systems to support both tactical and strategic business space requirements. Your day-to-day tasks will include: Develop site-level blocking, stacking, and adjacency planning to optimize space allocation and meet business needsCreate migration plans and sequencing strategies for group-level and individual moves across campus locationsManage and maintain CAFM/IWMS data systems to ensure accuracy of space inventory reporting and analyticsFacilitate customer planning meetings with MAC teams to resolve planning issues and support service request implementationPrepare communications including floor plans, stack plans, and spend approval documents to help Business Representatives understand proposed accommodation solutionsTrack and report actual seat demand versus projected demand at the building level, forecasting inventory changes and site metricsCollaborate with Senior Site Leadership and Area Occupancy Planners on site-specific planning strategies and enforce space policies, standards, and protocols Physical Demands and Work Environment: Standard office environment with regular computer useAbility to review and analyze floor plans and building layoutsMay require site walks and building inspectionsOccasional lifting or moving of materials related to space planning activities Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalentMinimum of 3 – 5 years of experience in corporate environment. Previous experience in space/occupancy planning at a strategic level, plus experience with interior office renovations is highly desirableProven experience in space planning including stacking, blocking, and adjacency planningDemonstrated proficiency with CAFM/IWMS systems for space management and data maintenanceStrong relationship building and customer service skills with ability to work cross-functionallyAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)Excellent verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder engagementProven ability to manage and deliver multiple projects simultaneouslyStrong problem-solving skills with tactical planning expertise Preferred Qualifications: Experience with activity-based working programs and workplace strategy initiativesCAFM system experienceAutoCAD skills for creating and modifying floor plans and space layoutsBackground working in corporate real estate or facilities management environmentsFamiliarity with workplace standards and design guidelinesExperience conducting data accuracy audits and space utilization analysisKnowledge of change management principles related to workplace movesUnderstanding of strategic real estate portfolio planning and forecasting