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Workplace Planner/Design Manager/Design Lead
1 year contract
Pay Range: $60.00 - $65.00
Candidate needs to be present both in San Rafael and Novato depending on need. Team is in San Rafael, but projects and stakeholders are located in Novato. Requires 2+ days on site at either location where needed
Key Responsibilities
Innovative Design: Utilize best practices to plan and design new spaces, whether for lease renewals, new locations, or renovations of owned space based on client design and furniture guidelines
Space Optimization: Manage space allocation among user groups to maximize real‑estate use and enhance collaboration and workflow
Design Management: Lead project design management working collaboratively with Project delivery team and project manager
Data Management: Collaborate with Occupancy Planners to ensure space data accuracy in CAFM systems and provide regular reports
Visualization and Analysis: Conduct diagramming, data analysis, and visualization to support space programming and design presentations
Sustainable Solutions: Design effective and sustainable workspace layouts, staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies
About the Team Reporting to the Director of Campus and Workplace, our team is dedicated to planning and creating functional spaces that embody the client's culture and values. We oversee all aspects of global workplace, including campus and site master planning, land use & development, design, workplace strategy & guidelines, project planning, and more.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field
Experience: 5+ years in workplace planning, design, programming management, and/or space management
Skills
Expertise in developing workspace solutions and programs
Strong problem‑solving abilities using quantitative data analysis and modeling
Understanding of construction costs and project timelines
Flexibility to work with shifting scopes and deadlines
Proficiency in integrating complex data from various systems (HR, Finance, etc.)
Experience with CAFM systems and AutoCAD, particularly for headcount data, facility space plans, move management, and more
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrated skills as a team player; change management experience is a plus
A strong team player who is also an independent thinker, ready to challenge the status quo and find innovative solutions to space challenges
Benefits (employee contribution)
Health insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Retirement plan
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Key Responsibilities
Innovative Design: Utilize best practices to plan and design new spaces, whether for lease renewals, new locations, or renovations of owned space based on client design and furniture guidelines
Space Optimization: Manage space allocation among user groups to maximize real‑estate use and enhance collaboration and workflow
Design Management: Lead project design management working collaboratively with Project delivery team and project manager
Data Management: Collaborate with Occupancy Planners to ensure space data accuracy in CAFM systems and provide regular reports
Visualization and Analysis: Conduct diagramming, data analysis, and visualization to support space programming and design presentations
Sustainable Solutions: Design effective and sustainable workspace layouts, staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies
About the Team Reporting to the Director of Campus and Workplace, our team is dedicated to planning and creating functional spaces that embody the client's culture and values. We oversee all aspects of global workplace, including campus and site master planning, land use & development, design, workplace strategy & guidelines, project planning, and more.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field
Experience: 5+ years in workplace planning, design, programming management, and/or space management
Skills
Expertise in developing workspace solutions and programs
Strong problem‑solving abilities using quantitative data analysis and modeling
Understanding of construction costs and project timelines
Flexibility to work with shifting scopes and deadlines
Proficiency in integrating complex data from various systems (HR, Finance, etc.)
Experience with CAFM systems and AutoCAD, particularly for headcount data, facility space plans, move management, and more
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Demonstrated skills as a team player; change management experience is a plus
A strong team player who is also an independent thinker, ready to challenge the status quo and find innovative solutions to space challenges
Benefits (employee contribution)
Health insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Retirement plan
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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