Space Planner

The Role at a Glance:

This position provides workplace planning expertise by developing space planning solutions, technical drawings, and planning documentation that support workplace projects, relocations, and occupancy initiatives. Using AutoCAD and related planning tools, you create and maintain block and stack plans, space plans, furniture layouts, installation drawings, and move documentation that align with client standards, operational requirements, and project objectives. In this role, you serve as a key planning resource, translating project requirements, design concepts, and field information into accurate, actionable documentation that supports successful project execution.

You will collaborate closely with Project Managers, Planning Services team members, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure planning solutions are practical, compliant, and responsive to evolving project needs. Through thoughtful planning and attention to detail, you help create workplace environments that support organizational goals, space utilization, and operational efficiency.

How You’ll Contribute

This role will develop and maintain workplace planning documentation, including block and stack plans, space plans, furniture layouts, installation drawings, move plans, and other technical deliverables. The Space Planner will translate sketches, design concepts, specifications, and project documentation into accurate two- and three-dimensional planning solutions while ensuring consistency with client standards, internal procedures, and applicable guidelines. You also assist in identifying planning constraints, layout conflicts, and installation challenges, recommending alternative solutions that support project objectives and successful implementation.

This position supports workplace relocations and furniture installation projects by developing move documentation, furniture installation plans, furniture requirements, pull lists, reuse strategies, and procurement coordination materials as needed. You maintain furniture libraries, drawing standards, and planning templates to ensure accuracy and consistency across projects. You also modify and update planning documentation throughout the project lifecycle to reflect changing requirements and maintain alignment with project schedules and operational needs.

You maintain space planning and occupancy data within CAD, CAFM, and related systems, supporting accurate reporting, operational planning, and space management activities. This includes updating space inventories, tracking departmental boundaries and seating assignments, and conducting periodic audits to ensure data integrity. You participate in site visits, field surveys, furniture inventories, and project meetings to gather information and verify conditions, ensuring planning documentation accurately reflects the built environment. Additionally, you maintain organized project files and drawing libraries while contributing to the continuous improvement of planning standards, drafting procedures, and workplace planning methodologies. You mayalso perform other related duties as needed to support successful project delivery.

Qualifications and Skills

Education/Work Experience

· 2+ years of experience in space planning, workplace planning, facilities planning, interior design support, furniture planning, or a related field.

· Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Facilities Management, Space Planning, Environmental Design, or a related discipline preferred.

· Experience developing technical drawings, furniture layouts, installation plans, and workplace planning documentation using AutoCAD or similar software.

· Experience supporting workplace relocations, occupancy planning, furniture installations, or space management initiatives is preferred.

Skills:

· Proficiency in AutoCAD and other space planning, drafting, or visualization tools.

· Ability to develop and maintain space plans, furniture layouts, installation drawings, and move documentation.

· Understanding of workplace planning principles, space utilization, and occupancy management.

· Strong attention to detail and commitment to drawing accuracy and documentation quality.

· Ability to interpret floor plans, specifications, furniture standards, and project requirements.

· Experience maintaining CAD, CAFM, IWMS, or related space management systems.

· Strong organizational and documentation management skills.

· Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate with clients, project teams, and stakeholders.

· Problem-solving skills with the ability to identify planning conflicts and recommend practical solutions.

· Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related business software.

· Experience with furniture systems and workplace standards is preferred.

· Ability to conduct site surveys, furniture inventories, and field verification as needed.

· Limited travel may be required to support site visits, surveys, and project coordination activities.