Space Planner
Washington, DC
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Articus Solutions, LLC is a certified ANC 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. We provide world-class Engineering, Integrated Hardware and Software, Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS), Program & Project Management, Subject Matter Experts, Financial & Administrative Services, and Records Management Services. Articus has extensive experience supporting customers throughout the US and around the globe and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chenega Corporation.
The Space Planner position will work closely with USAID’s M/MS/HMD Space Planning & Design team and Facilities Building Managers and assist in all aspects of space planning projects.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Space Planning and Design Supervisor, Team Lead, and the HMD Team by performing the full range of space planning work and managing multiple facilities-related projects, new construction, and refurbishments.
- Utilize the principles of Interior Design and Project Management.
- Through assigned projects:
- Work directly with the POC in gathering the scope of work.
- Survey the space as needed.
- Develop Design Intent Drawings and optional solutions for the project.
- Present the design options to the POC and project team.
- Create Construction Documentation (CD) packages with all related paperwork necessary for each project.
- Assist in maintaining project records utilizing the HMD Space Planning and Design established procedures and USAID policy such as:
- Balance required resources and budgets per assigned projects.
- Work with the HMD Team in assessing risks.
- Develop appropriate mitigation strategies for each project.
- Assist in acquiring and working with the required 3rd party services of multiple disciplines such as construction, design, IT, telecommunications, interior furnishings, etc.
- Coordinate the work with the project team.
- Assist Team Lead in:
- Estimating the amount of time a project will take.
- Scheduling appropriate resources.
- Evaluating project methodology.
- Developing corrective solutions as required.
- Interface with vendors, various contractors, system specialists, and Bureau managers.
- Assist the Space Planning & Design Office with the Space Allocation Program.
- Assist the Space Planning & Design Office and the Office of Civil Rights and Diversity with a knowledge base of reasonable accommodation, utilizing the Space Planning Division product standards and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related discipline preferred.
- 5+ years of professional experience.
- Active Secret Clearance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability for local travel.
- Strong creative and leadership qualities.
- Knowledgeable in using Microsoft Office and its programs, AutoCAD, and related programs.
- Knowledge of FM Systems or a CAFM-related program is a plus.