Architectural Designer/ Facilities Planner

Facilities/ Planning Specialist II Location: York, PA Pay: $40-$46.82 hourly 1 year contract with possibility of conversion/extension This is for a big military/defense company in York, PA. APPY NOW! The purpose of this position is to manage and serve as the central contact for office strategies and work environment solutions for the professional office environment. Working under general direction and guidance of the Facilities Manager, this role coordinates and plans the utilization of new facilities, renovations, layouts, equipment updates, and utilities support. Responsibilities may include modernization, maintenance, and investigating and implementing ergonomic, OSHA, and EPA requirements, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal codes. Principal Duties and Responsibilities • Office interior design: Assists with office layouts, recommendations, fit outs, furniture purchases, and overall coordination efforts. • Space planning: Sets up new or renovates existing areas per BAE standards for furniture appearances and finishes. • Monitors and coordinates activities of maintenance and/or subcontractors to ensure compliance with schedules and project scope. • Coordinates with Safety and other departments to ensure ergonomic practices are facilitated and followed; includes follow-up audits to ensure ergonomic compliance. • Utilizes Computer Aided Layout and Planning Systems; experience with AutoCAD is required. • Ensures compliance with OSHA, EPA, federal, state, and local regulations during project activities. • Serves as primary interface with the site(s) and client disciplines to understand organizational direction and changing workplace needs. Applies knowledge to forecast space requirements and develops space needs based on business and market conditions. Develops executable plans to support business needs, corporate objectives, and initiatives. • Facilitates discussion/programming of space requirements (headcount/growth, allocations, adjacencies, special support needs) with organizational/functional units. • Executes change management process for unplanned and special project requests. • Ensures occupancy plans are aligned with strategies. Establishes project goals and objectives, including schedule parameters. Develops project-level and portfolio-level solutions based on interpretation of program data and preparation of recommendations. Skills Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required • B.S. degree in Architecture / Interior Design or equivalent education. • Proficient with word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, and CAD software including MS Office Suite (MS Project, PowerPoint, and Excel). • High mental/visual application required to analyze facility problems and recommend solutions. • Experience: 3–5+ years in space planning, interior design, or corporate real estate. • Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and spatial visualization skills. • Strong understanding of building codes and regulations. • Experience with project management and coordination. • Excellent communication and presentation skills. • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Skills Preferred • Skills: Strong analytical, communication, and spatial visualization skills. Experience Required • Experience: 3–5+ years in space planning, interior design, or corporate real estate. Education Required • B.S. degree in Architecture / Interior Design or equivalent education.