Planner

Job Summary

Bechtel is currently seeking a Facilities Planner to join our Corporate Facilities team. The location for this role will be based in Reston, Virginia.

The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing a variety of facility management and office services functions which include daily office operations and services, space design, vendor contracts, space management, landlord coordination, ensuring adherence to office safety and security requirements and other services related to daily office / facility operations. #LI-KL1 #LI-Onsite

Major Responsibilities :

• Plans and coordinated facility office designs, construction, major moves, renovation activities, space allocation, furniture and equipment control and disbursement, requires significant judgement and experience.
• Assists with preparation of designs, layouts, drawings, and specifications.
• Conduct space evaluations and assessments to identify opportunities for improvement and optimization.
• Develop comprehensive facility plans, including layout designs, space allocations, and furniture equipment recommendations.
• Utilize CADD software to create detailed floor plans and conceptual drawings.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in facility planning and design.
• Helps determine subcontractor and resource requirements for various facility projects.
• Helps coordinate design and construction with office services staff, or suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identifies ways to help reduce costs and improve efficiency when planning facility projects.
• Supports colleagues in a range of facility duties such as relocating furniture, handling maintenance inquires and installing office signage / whiteboard / artwork.
• Assists with executing service contracts for the facility.
• Oversees multiple complex office services functions with minimal guidance and exercises discretion and independent judgement in performance and prioritization of assigned duties.
• Develops and implements new or improved systems and procedures.
• Coordinate and interface with the landlord and building engineers.
• Assist with emergency preparedness, safety and wellness documentation and planning for the facility.

Education and Experience Requirements :

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills :

• Demonstrated knowledge of industry standards, practices, and regulatory requirements related to facility management and office services.
• Ability to interface effectively in managing and administering contracts with suppliers, contractors, and key industry partners related to facility operations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently as needed without direct supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels.
• Proficient in space planning software.
• Active accreditation as a Certified Facility Manager (CFM), certified BOMA Real Property Administrator, or equivalent nice to have, but not required.

Total Rewards / Benefits

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.

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Diverse teams build the extraordinary :

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences.

This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Bechtel employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or show proof of a negative test result prior to accessing Bechtel sites / facilities to the extent required by applicable law or by customer requirements.

Last updated : 2024-07-09