Sr Space Planner
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026. Schindler Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
Location: Morristown, NJ, United States
Job ID: 93012
We Elevate... Quality of urban life
Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.
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Sr Space Planner
Your main responsibilities
The Sr Space Planner is responsible for all oversight of Construction and Project Management for all 160 corporate locations at Schindler Elevators in North America. The major responsibilities will be to provide project management and construction management including creation and management of budgets, furniture layout and installation, warehouse racking design and installation, network installation, security system install, audio/visual install, signage design and install, equipment management and management of all move related activities. In addition, the (whatever title this will be named) leads our corporate space planning and design activities and will be asked to provide space plans, layouts and schematic design drawings working alongside local associates and executives to determine the business requirements. This will include ongoing move, add, change requests at our major sites including the headquarters, and will be asked to coordinate MAC from time to time in local offices. The (title) will be the primary keeper of the corporate standards and will need to maintain and adhere to them while designing and fitting out all offices.
- Corporate Space Planning/Interior Design
Provide space plans, layouts for office and warehouse space. Work with local associates and executives to determine business requirements. Provide schematic design drawings. Create furniture BOM - Bill of Materials. Survey existing locations and proposed locations.
Maintain Corporate Standards:
Interior Finishes - flooring, paint, lighting, millwork,
Furniture Standards - workstations, offices, conference rooms, seating.
Space Standards - Square feet, office, and space standards.
Signage - Building signage, interior signage
Project Management:
Budgeting - obtain quotes for construction, new furniture and installation, racking, network wiring, security, audio visual, equipment, signage, movers. Coordinate with Procurement team. Submit capital appropriate requests to Finance for approval.
Purchase Orders, Invoices, Schedule, Coordination, Meetings
Construction Management:
Work with Property Managers, Landlords for coordinating tenant improvements and build out of space. Provide certificates of insurance, waivers for payments.
Partner with outside A&E firm for construction documents.
Obtain construction bids from local General Contractors for buildout if Landlord not providing turnkey fit out.
Coordinate and Schedule all contractors and suppliers.
Construction observation and site visits.
Project close out and Punchlist. As built drawings.
Move Coordination:
Coordinate move out with local team. Ensure vacated space is left in condition as outlined in lease.
Communicate timelines, procedures, and process to local Schindler for system changes for address, utilities, deliveries, mail, and services,
Support Regional Offices:
Provide guidance to regional offices as needed for furniture requests, space planning, signage, facility upgrades. Coordination with implementing solutions.
What you bring
Bachelors Degree.
AutoCAD.
Corporate Space Planning
Project Management
Construction Management
Travel required ~25%
Understanding of construction documents - floor plans, door schedules, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, structural, fire protection and life safety, building codes and building systems.
What’s in it for you?
- Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
- 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
- Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
- Parental Leave - 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
- A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.
Base Salary $103,800 - $128,900
The above represents the typical salary range for this position. Revisions to the range may be considered based on your experience, education, location, demonstrated skills, and alignment with business priorities. Please note that the compensation listed reflects only base salary and does not include variable incentives or benefits. This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on performance.
We Elevate… Your Career
Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!
Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:
- Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
- Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
- Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
- Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
- Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.
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