Space Planner

SpecPro Professional Services (SPS) is seeking a U.S. National Capitol Region-based Space Planner to support U.S. Federal Protective Service offices. This position is intended for local hires residing in the National Capitol Region as working on-site is required. This position is contingent upon award of contract.

Responsibilities

• Performs Space Planning, Relocation Coordination, and Occupancy Agreement Tracking/Planning
• Drafts and maintain comprehensive space plans for up to 180 offices, ensuring alignment with federal space utilization policies.
• Tracks and assesses space utilization, recommends office layouts and configurations and space allocations based on current and future mission requirements to aid governmental decision making.
• Identifies space requirements, including functional needs, departmental workflows, and number of occupants per space.
• Utilizes space planning analytics to evaluate office utilization, efficiency, and recommends opportunities for consolidation, optimization, and cost reduction.
• Drafts structured plans for relocating approximately 60 offices impacted by federal building dispositions or operational needs, including relocation scenarios and risk mitigation strategies.
• Supports management of approximately 280 occupancy agreements, supporting compliance with federal regulations and lease terms.
• Coordinates with and advises GSA and stakeholders to align occupancy agreements with space reduction initiatives and optimization initiatives.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to measure spaces and sketch existing and proposed space layouts
• Strong oral, written, and graphical communication abilities required.
• Working knowledge of Tririga and ServiceNow is highly desirable.
• Strong CAD or Building Information Modeling (BIM) skills preferred

Education and Experience

Minimum 8 years of experience in space planning and NCIDQ certification required.

Certified Facility Manager certification (CFM) preferred.

Bachelors in interior design, Architecture, or relevant degree program is highly desirable.

Work Location

• On-site presence in either the Alexandria, VA or Springfield, VA location required five (5) days per week, Monday through Friday
• Position is intended to be performed within the National Capitol Region with periodic site visits to Federal Protective Services offices, warehouses, or other locations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform desk work for extended periods, including sitting and using a computer.
• Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Requires sufficient vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to perform related tasks.
• Primarily operates in a temperature-controlled office setting with frequent use of electronic office equipment.
• May occasionally visit operational sites, potentially encountering extreme temperatures, airborne particles, fumes, chemicals, or loud noise.

All offers are contingent upon a thorough background check conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary and per State and Federal laws. SpecPro Professional Services offers a full competitive benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.