Facility Space Planner & Project Manager In-Office Required
1 day ago
Englewood Cliffs
Job DescriptionPosition Summary The Facility Space Planner & Project Manager supports the planning, design, and delivery of workplace initiatives within the corporate headquarters. This role serves as a key liaison between business units, HR, IT, Corporate Real Estate and Facilities to ensure that space solutions and projects align with company strategy, branding, and operational goals. The position combines analytical space planning expertise with hands-on project management to create a high-performing, flexible, and engaging workplace environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong AutoCAD and analytical skills, an understanding of design and furniture systems, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with HQ counterparts. Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean is preferred to support coordination and communication with Korea-based teams but not required. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Headquarters Space Planning, Occupancy Management and Strategy, • Lead the development and maintenance of floor plans in AutoCAD, seating charts, and adjacency studies for all headquarters departments, • Partner with department leaders and HR to align workspace assignments with headcount projections, hybrid work strategies, and business growth., • Conduct utilization studies and occupancy analyses to inform space optimization and strategic planning efforts., • Develop test fits, move plans, and scenario plans to accommodate reorganizations, team expansions, or leadership directives., • Ensure workplace layouts reflect company design standards, sustainability goals, and accessibility requirements., • Maintain accurate occupancy data within clients IWMS or CAFM system (e.g., FM Systems)., • Support headcount forecasting, departmental allocations, and seat assignment tracking., • Generate occupancy, utilization, and scenario planning reports as requested by leadership., • Conduct MAC (Move, Adds, Changes) activities for the business., • Perform on-site validations to ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems, • Prepare regular and ad hoc reports on occupancy, space efficiency, and planning metrics., • Provide insights to client’s leadership team to inform space strategy and future portfolio decisions., • Manage furniture inventory across assigned locations, to support maintaining standards, stock, and reuse initiatives., • Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders on new furniture procurement and installation., • Maintain accurate documentation of all furniture assets and configurations., • Project Management, • Manage the full lifecycle of small to medium headquarters projects, including office renovations, department relocations, reconfigurations, and furniture refreshes., • Define project scopes, budgets, and schedules while coordinating with architects, engineers, vendors, and contractors., • Facilitate project kickoffs, design reviews, and stakeholder communications to ensure alignment with company priorities., • Oversee construction and installation activities to ensure quality, safety, and minimal disruption to business operations., • Manage procurement and installation of furniture, signage, and workplace technology to deliver a complete, ready-to-use environment., • Cross-Functional Coordination & Operational Support, • Collaborate with IT and Security teams to plan infrastructure and access needs for workplace projects., • Support change management and communication efforts for space transitions and relocations., • Maintain accurate as-built drawings, occupancy data, and space metrics in CAFM/IWMS systems., • Contribute to long-term real estate strategy discussions by providing data and insights on space utilization and cost efficiency., • Partner with sustainability and workplace experience teams to promote environmentally responsible and employee-centered design decisionsRequired Qualifications, • Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Facilities Management, Project Management or related field., • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in corporate space planning or workplace project management, ideally in a headquarters or multi-department setting., • Proficiency in AutoCAD required; familiarity with IWMS/CAFM tools (e.g., FM:Systems, TRIRIGA, Archibus, knowledge of Revit, Excel, and space analytics software preferred., • Strong understanding of workplace design principles and furniture systems., • Ability to interpret architectural drawings and construction documentation., • 5+ years of experience in corporate space planning and workplace project management, ideally in a headquarters or multi-department setting., • Strong understanding of workplace planning principles, building systems, and construction processes., • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to collaborate effectively across multiple business functions., • Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced corporate environment., • This role requires on-site presence five (5) days per week., • Occasional travel may be required to support regional facilities or special projects.