Facilities Space Planner

About the Role

The Facilities Space Planner at a financial investment firm plays a critical role in optimizing office space utilization and ensuring the physical layout aligns with the company's operational needs. This position involves analyzing space requirements, assessing current space utilization, and developing plans to maximize efficiency and functionality. Responsibilities include creating floor plans, coordinating office relocations, and collaborating with stakeholders to meet organizational needs.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan the allocation of office space to ensure efficient resource use while accommodating the firm's various departments and teams.
• Create detailed floor plans, layouts, and schematics using computer-aided design (CAD) software to visualize and document space configurations.
• Work closely with department heads and management to understand their spatial requirements and objectives, incorporating feedback into the design.
• Select and recommend appropriate furniture and equipment that align with the firm's aesthetic and functional needs while adhering to budget constraints.
• Ensure the office layout complies with local building codes, accessibility standards, and safety regulations.
• Maintain a budget for space planning projects, seeking cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or functionality.
• Integrate sustainable design principles into space planning, promoting eco-friendly practices and materials when feasible.
• Keep accurate records of space plans, updates, and changes to facilitate future modifications or renovations.
• Stay current with industry trends in office design, technology, and space optimization to ensure the firm's workspace remains competitive and efficient.
• Identify and resolve space-related issues and conflicts, adapting plans to meet evolving needs.

Requirements

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction of buildings or other structures.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective security operations for protecting people, data, property, and institutions.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Some knowledge of laws, legal codes, government regulations, and local municipality codes as they apply to the construction and maintenance of facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required: Associate's degree or combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum Required: 2+ years of related experience and working with CAD Software.
• Minimum Required: AutoCAD certified.

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.

About Stifel

Stifel is a global wealth management and investment banking firm with over 130 years of history, embracing innovation and fresh ideas. Built on the premise of safeguarding clients' money as if it were our own, our success is tied to helping families, companies, and municipalities achieve their goals. Headquartered in St. Louis, Stifel has offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. We employ approximately 9,000 individuals in roles such as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, and operations associates.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision care.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Wellness initiatives.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.