What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Space Planner position at LaBella Associates?
We are seeking qualified candidates for an open Associate Space Planner position in our Program Management division. This position will require you to work full-time from our client’s office in Rochester, NY.
The Program Management Services Division at LaBella provides comprehensive management services for complex projects and multi-year capital programs. Project teams are established to provide a customized mix of business consulting, project management, financial control and monitoring, administrative, and technical support services.
The Associate Space Planner position supports a team responsible for space programming/feasibility studies, occupancy tracking, move management support, AutoCAD test-fits, and data analysis. As an Associate Space Planner, you will be collaborating with other departments to wholistically capture program and customer requirements and driving best-in-class solutions. This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication, critical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple tasks with shifting priorities.
Duties:
- Maintain an accurate occupancy database through an existing Archibus database, provide reporting to ensure accurate cost allocation. Run ad hoc metrics.
- Update Facilities drawings in AutoCAD based on renovation projects, with adherence to existing drawing / layer standards.
- Assist in quoting of furniture and finishes, work collaboratively with internal customers on iterative design approaches to meet the requirements within defined budgets.
- Partner with Business Unit (BU) representatives, ability to facilitate discussions regarding requirements (headcount/growth, allocations, adjacencies, special support needs) for office and mixed-use space.
- Interpret customer requests, provide design concepts and AutoCAD drawings
- Partner with manufacturing and engineering teams to coordinate office and non-office relocations for projects impacting up to 75 employees.
- Working with site leads to integrate additional sites into the client's Archibus database.
- Monitoring Work Orders for a variety of needs (electrical, HVAC, janitorial requests, office keys, etc.)
- Enter quotes into internal company purchasing system, track process and invoicing. Printing nameplates, etc. for cubes/offices or submitting a Work Order for other needs.
- Ability to obtain a US security clearance.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related Facilities field with one (1) to three (3) years of job-related experience.
- Familiarity with corporate/office environments, building standards, and occupancy planning
- Proficient in space planning, interior design, restacking plans, master planning, space analysis, move management, and AutoCAD drafting. Candidate must be proficient in Excel and performing data analysis.
- Proficient with AutoCAD, and Archibus Space Planning database module, or other Integrated Workplace Management System platforms
- Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, floor plans, and furniture layouts.
- Experience managing projects from conception to execution
- High attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.
o Flexible Work Schedule
o Health/Dental Insurance
o 401k Plan with Employer Match
o Short & Long Term Disability
o Profit Sharing
o Paid Time Off
o Leadership Development Program
o Fitness Reimbursement
o Tuition Reimbursement
o Referral Bonus Program
o Wellness Program
o Team Building Events
o Community Service Events