Space & Occupancy Planner

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for an experienced Space and Occupancy Planner . This is an on-site role that will support our government client in Alexandria, VA. The Space and Occupancy Planner will work with the Space Management Team to support Workplace Strategy & Design Management and will serve as a subject matter expert to support the restacking of multiple buildings for the return to office directive.

This role will also interpret, update, and maintain information in the TRIRGA application.

Responsibilities - Gather planning data and define optimal functional adjacencies and champion development of move and relocation sequencing and execution as directed from the client. - Demonstrate critical thinking skills to comprehend, analyze, and interpret CAD drawings. - Maintain knowledge of current and future space needs of the agency, as well as understanding client direction and workplace needs and culture. - Analyze space requirements, determine the compatibility of existing spaces vs. defining new spaces, and provide space plans and recommendations as directed. - 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 that concisely address the 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 report of assigned tasks and their status. - Be accountable for assigned projects and tasks from beginning to end - Perform other related duties as assigned. </p Required Experience & Skills - 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. - Demonstrate detailed, independent, analytical, and critical thinking. - Use advanced analytical skills - both quantitative and qualitative as related to space analysis and organization of 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 ability to multi-task and respond quickly. - Ability to prioritize tasks and work in fast-paced environment under pressure. - Ability to pivot seamlessly as project requirements and timelines change. - Protect all sensitive information being evaluated in accordance with Federal regulations and procedures. - Ability to work well in a team-based environment, both within the design team and broader group, with the common goal of a successful project. - Meet a level of professionalism in both verbal and written communication skills as this role requires daily communication with internal and external project team members. - Working knowledge in 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 Experience & Skills - Institutional or Government work experience, Federal is preferred. - Knowledge of construction industry building codes, regulations, building systems, and safety. - Ability to contribute to process improvements and support agency mission. - Creation of 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.

Required Education - Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Facilities Management, Urban Planning, Business Administration or related field. </ul