Space & Occupancy Planner

The Building People, LLC is seeking an experienced Space and Occupancy Planner to support our government client in Alexandria, VA. This on-site role involves collaborating with the Space Management Team to advance Workplace Strategy & Design Management and serve as a subject matter expert for restacking multiple buildings under the return-to-office directive.

Responsibilities

• Gather planning data and define optimal functional adjacencies; champion development of move and relocation sequencing and execution as directed by the client.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills to comprehend, analyze, and interpret CAD drawings.
• Maintain knowledge of current and future space needs of the agency, including client direction, workplace needs, and culture.
• Analyze space requirements, assess compatibility of existing spaces vs. defining new spaces, and provide space plans and recommendations.
• Perform space surveys throughout the site to validate occupancy.
• Integrate established client standards and incorporate technology and infrastructure considerations.
• Propose temporary and permanent relocation scenarios, addressing advantages and disadvantages of alternative solutions.
• Assign space based on prescribed space standards; prepare blocking and stacking diagrams.
• Maintain project tasks and schedule to meet client deadlines and assignments.
• Provide detailed and monthly reports of assigned tasks and their status.
• Be accountable for assigned projects and tasks from beginning to end.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Interpret, update, and maintain information in the TRIRGA application.
• Protect all sensitive information in accordance with Federal regulations and procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in commercial space planning, move management, and facilities planning/management.
• Advanced ability to analyze space requirements and offer solutions for 100% occupancy.
• Demonstrated detailed, independent, analytical, and critical thinking.
• Advanced analytical skills—both quantitative and qualitative—related to space analysis, space management, space utilization, and facilities management.
• Advanced proficiency in analyzing and determining space utilization and facilities inventory.
• Strong creative, communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task and respond quickly.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a fast-paced environment under pressure.
• Ability to pivot seamlessly as project requirements and timelines change.
• Ability to work well in a team-based environment with a focus on successful project outcomes.
• Professionalism in verbal and written communication, with daily interaction with internal and external project team members.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using an Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) for space management with integration to AutoCAD or Revit.

Preferred Qualifications

• Institutional or Government work experience; Federal experience preferred.
• Knowledge of construction industry building codes, regulations, building systems, and safety.
• Ability to contribute to process improvements and support agency mission.
• Experience creating Pivot tables in Excel.
• Experience using TRIRIGA for Space Management with TRIRIGA CAD Integrator.
• Experience polylining floorplans to established standards.
• Interior Design or Architecture background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Facilities Management, Urban Planning, Business Administration, or a related field.

Benefits

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of the offer. The selected candidate may begin employment before the background check is finalized, but continued employment is contingent upon its results. The position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment; failure to obtain or maintain clearance may result in termination.