Space Planner

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

ERG is seeking a Space Planner with mid- to senior-level experience to assist with ongoing space management efforts. In this role, you will perform occupancy space planning, design, and optimization tasks for both existing and planned spaces. Support is also needed for temporary arrangements during renovation projects. The ideal candidate should be capable of surveying, developing, and updating occupancy space plans.

Job Description:

• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels and across all departments to define occupancy requirements and space needs
• Conduct comprehensive overviews and meticulously plan surveys to obtain space plan requirements across all departments
• Translate business requirements into occupancy plans that prioritize safety and operational efficiency
• Work with departments to validate headcount growth projections and programmatic space requirements
• Use CAD/CAFM to create test fit layouts for approval
• Provide departments with recommendations for move planning, seat blocking, seat assignments, and spatial data in Archibus
• Develop reporting tools to effectively communicate occupancy/vacancy ratios, headcount projections, and workplace conditions to upper-level managers
• Regularly assess space utilization, adapting to evolving needs and ensuring an agile, high-performing environment

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum bachelor's degree and minimum seven years of relevant post-graduate professional experience in operations/space planning management
• Experience with space utilization (moves/shared workplace/laboratory and administrative spaces)
• Experience with data analysis and Microsoft PowerPoint to develop presentation materials
• Effective communication skills, including business case validations and presentations for leadership
• Ability to take a leadership role and deal with ambiguity effectively
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Archibus

ERG offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, educational benefits, FSAs, a generous 401k plan, profit sharing, and more. The salary range for all positions depends on the years and type of experience.

ERG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable EEOC and affirmative action regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you're a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ERG's online application process as a result of your disability.