Space and Occupancy Planner The Building People delivers integrated solutions that connect technology, buildings, and people to optimize real estate performance, facility operations, and workforce outcomes. With over 450 contracts delivered across 187 project locations, we manage more than 1,700 facilities and support $38.5B in federal and commercial assets. Leveraging AI-driven automation, data analytics, and platform-agnostic systems, we create high-performing, future-ready environments that reduce cost, improve efficiency, and enable mission success. Founded in 2012, we now have over 450 employees supporting 23 federal agencies—making us a trusted leader in delivering technology-infused building solutions across the public sector. The Building People is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can thrive. Using tools like the Predictive Index, we thoughtfully align individual strengths with team needs -ensuring the right fit, the right role, and long-term success. Our culture is rooted in integrity, innovation, and service. Through our growing philanthropy program, we support communities by focusing on gratitude, giving back, partnerships, and mentorship. Join our rapidly growing team and help shape the future of real estate, facilities, and community impact. The Building People, LLC, has a position open for an experienced Space and Occupancy Planner. This is an on-site role that will support our government client in Alexandria, VA. The Space and Occupancy Planner will work with the Space Management Team to support Workplace Strategy & Design Management and will serve as a subject matter expert to support the restacking of multiple buildings for the return to office directive. This role will also interpret, update, and maintain information in the TRIRGA application.
Responsibilities:- Gather planning data and define optimal functional adjacencies and champion development of move and relocation sequencing and execution as directed from the client.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills to comprehend, analyze, and interpret CAD drawings.
- Maintain knowledge of current and future space needs of the agency, as well as understanding client direction and workplace needs and culture.
- Analyze space requirements, determine the compatibility of existing spaces vs. defining new spaces, and provide space plans and recommendations as directed.
- Perform space surveys throughout the site to validate occupancy.
- Integrate established client standards and incorporate technology and infrastructure considerations.
- Propose temporary and permanent relocation scenarios that concisely address the advantages and disadvantages of alternative solutions.
- Assign space based on prescribed space standards, prepare blocking and stacking diagrams.
- Maintain project tasks and schedule to meet client deadlines and assignments.
- Provide detailed and monthly report of assigned tasks and their status.
- Be accountable for assigned projects and tasks from beginning to end
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Experience & Skills:
Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in commercial space planning, move management, and facilities planning/management.
Advanced ability to analyze space requirements and offer solutions for 100% occupancy.
Demonstrate detailed, independent, analytical, and critical thinking.
Use advanced analytical skills – both quantitative and qualitative as related to space analysis and organization of space management, space utilization, and facilities management.
Advanced proficiency in analyzing and determining space utilization and facilities inventory.
Strong creative, communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Self-motivated with ability to multi-task and respond quickly.
Ability to prioritize tasks and work in fast-paced environment under pressure.
Ability to pivot seamlessly as project requirements and timelines change.
Protect all sensitive information being evaluated in accordance with Federal regulations and procedures.
Ability to work well in a team-based environment, both within the design team and broader group, with the common goal of a successful project.
Meet a level of professionalism in both verbal and written communication skills as this role requires daily communication with internal and external project team members.
Working knowledge in AutoCAD.Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Experience using an Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) for space management with integration to AutoCAD or Revit.
Preferred Experience & Skills:
Institutional or Government work experience, Federal is preferred.
Knowledge of construction industry building codes, regulations, building systems, and safety.
Ability to contribute to process improvements and support agency mission.
Creation of Pivot tables in Excel.
Experience using TRIRIGA for Space Management with TRIRIGA CAD Integrator.
Experience polylining floorplans to established standards.
Interior Design or Architecture background.
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Facilities Management, Urban Planning, Business Administration or related field.
Salary Range:
$80,000-$90,000*Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.
Additional Information:
Competitive benefits for eligible employees include: Medical & RxDentalVisionFlexible Spending Accounts 401(k) Retirement PlanLife Insurance/AD&DLong Term Disability and Short-Term Disability Paid Time OffHoliday PayAll positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at reasonableaccomodation@thebuildingpeople.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.
