Space Planner

Description

Markon is seeking a qualified Space Planner / Space Auditor to support facility planning, occupancy management, and space utilization initiatives for a government customer. The selected candidate will participate in all phases of the planning process, working closely with end users, designers, project managers, quality assurance personnel, furniture teams, and government stakeholders. This role is responsible for analyzing building usage, conducting space audits, developing space planning solutions, and ensuring accurate occupancy and utilization data across facilities.

The ideal candidate will possess strong space planning expertise, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while supporting senior leadership and organizational planning efforts. Travel, including occasional overseas travel, is required to conduct facility space audits and occupancy assessments.

Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and coordinate customer space and occupancy requirements.
• Assist government personnel in identifying and resolving immediate and future space planning and occupancy needs.
• Perform field measurements and validate existing facility conditions.
• Conduct space audits to verify occupancy, utilization, personnel bed-downs, and space allocation accuracy.
• Resolve spatial orientation and space utilization challenges within assigned facilities.
• Develop and modify space layouts, floor plans, and occupancy configurations using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Review and interpret architectural drawings, blueprints, and floor plans.
• Coordinate projects and planning efforts with engineers, designers, project managers, quality assurance personnel, furniture teams, and government stakeholders.
• Prepare recommendations regarding facility utilization, occupancy planning, and strategic space management initiatives.
• Generate utilization, capacity, occupancy, and vacancy reports using the ARCHIBUS database.
• Maintain accurate space inventory and occupancy records.
• Assist in identifying gaps and discrepancies within accountable space inventories, including 1450 and 1450-1 accountable spaces.
• Support planning studies, compliance documentation, and facility planning reports.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagements related to space planning efforts.
• Prepare written communications, briefings, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize assignments to meet organizational requirements and deadlines.
• Perform domestic and international travel as required to conduct facility assessments and space audits.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Facilities Management, Engineering, Planning, or a related field and 6+ years of expereince or 10+ years of expereince in lieu of a degree.
• Experience using ARCHIBUS Computer-Aided Facility Management (CAFM) software.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit for space planning and facility layout development.
• Experience conducting facility space audits, occupancy assessments, and utilization studies.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, floor plans, and construction drawings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and Adobe products.
• Excellent customer service, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience supporting senior leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including periodic overseas travel.

Desired:

• Experience supporting Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, or other federal government facilities.
• Knowledge of facility management, workplace strategy, and strategic space planning principles.
• Experience supporting large-scale occupancy planning or relocation initiatives.
• Familiarity with facility utilization metrics, occupancy analytics, and reporting methodologies.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary teams in secure or mission-critical environments.

Salary Range

Overview

Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions.

At Markon, we don't just offer jobs - we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work.

Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services.

Markon values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make - which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters - bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.

Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays