What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Space Planning Project Manager position at Blue Origin?
Application Close Date
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.
Position Summary
Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Facilities Space Planning Project Manager to lead and manage space planning initiatives across our facilities portfolio. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining strategic space plans that support our mission and workforce growth. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional who can balance short-term space demands with long-term real estate strategy while collaborating across multiple business units.
Key Responsibilities
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions, providing centralized support across Blue Origin business unit teams, functions, and locations.
Position Summary
Blue Origin is seeking an experienced Facilities Space Planning Project Manager to lead and manage space planning initiatives across our facilities portfolio. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining strategic space plans that support our mission and workforce growth. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional who can balance short-term space demands with long-term real estate strategy while collaborating across multiple business units.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive space plans for all Blue Origin facilities, ensuring alignment with organizational growth and business needs
- Manage end-to-end space planning projects from concept through occupancy, including scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder coordination
- Conduct space utilization analysis and provide data-driven recommendations to optimize existing footprint
- Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders to forecast headcount and translate workforce plans into space requirements
- Coordinate with architects, interior designers, construction managers, and vendors to execute fit-out and renovation projects
- Maintain accurate space data in CAFM/IWMS systems (e.g., Archibus, Planon, AutoCAD, or similar)
- Develop and present space planning reports, dashboards, and proposals to senior leadership
- Establish and enforce space standards, move management protocols, and occupancy policies
- Lead or support workplace strategy initiatives, including hybrid work programs, hoteling/hot-desking, and neighborhood planning
- Manage move, add, and change (MAC) requests and coordinate with facilities operations teams
- Coordinate and manage furniture vendors, including soliciting bids, negotiating contracts, overseeing procurement and delivery, and ensuring furniture standards are maintained across all facilities
- Support lease administration activities including space measurement, utilization reporting, and occupancy planning for new or renewed sites
- Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, ADA standards, life safety requirements, and company policies
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Facilities Management, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or a related field
- 5 years of progressive experience in facilities space planning, workplace strategy, or project management
- Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-site space planning or capital projects
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit; experience with CAFM/IWMS platforms
- Strong understanding of workplace design standards, building systems, and construction processes
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities and deadlines
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting space utilization data and metrics
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
- Master's degree in a related discipline
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- CFM (Certified Facility Manager) or LEED accreditation
- Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or high-tech industries
- Familiarity with BOMA measurement standards
- Experience supporting large-scale campus master planning efforts
- Knowledge of sustainability and energy efficiency best practices in facility design
- Strategic thinking and long-range planning
- Collaborative and cross-functional partnership
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proactive problem-solving and decision-making
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
- Attention to detail and quality
- Ability to walk and inspect facilities, including construction sites
- Occasional travel to other Blue Origin sites as required
- May require flexible hours during critical project phases
Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background Check
- Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
- Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical
- Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
- Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.