Aerospace Facilities Space Planning Lead

Cedarparktexasedc; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace seeks a Space Planning Manager to lead enterprise-wide space planning, utilization, and workplace strategy for its aerospace facilities. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Safety, and leadership to optimize environments supporting mission-critical programs and growth.

Responsibilities include managing CAD/BIM, space studies, and occupancy forecasts, while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Facilities Management, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive facilities/space planning experience.
• 3+ years managing teams in a complex, multi-site environment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit; CAFM platforms (Archibus, Office Space).
• Knowledge of building codes, ADA, and life safety regulations.
• PMP or CFM certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide space planning strategy across all aerospace campus and leased facilities.
• Develop and maintain space allocation models, utilization dashboards, and occupancy forecasts.
• Coordinate moves, adds, and changes (MACs) across lab, cleanroom, and office.
• Partner with Real Estate, Capital Projects, and EHS on facility expansion and renovation programs.
• Provide space planning input during design and construction phases of new/modified facilities.
• Ensure planning deliverables comply with OSHA, FAA, NFPA and industry standards.
• Own and administer IWMS/CAFM platform; maintain CAD/BIM floor plans.
• Generate regular reporting on seat utilization, vacancy rates, and capacity metrics.
• Lead a team of space planners, set performance goals and develop staff.
• Manage vendor relationships for furniture, modular systems, and consultants.
• Develop and enforce space planning standards, design guidelines, and workplace policies.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering to evaluate space needs and growth projections.

Skills

Space planning

Team leadership

AutoCAD

Revit

Facilities management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Interior Design/Facilities Management

Tools

Archibus

Office Space

Job description

Firefly Aerospace seeks a Space Planning Manager to lead enterprise-wide space planning, utilization, and workplace strategy for its aerospace facilities. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Safety, and leadership to optimize environments supporting mission-critical programs and growth.

Responsibilities include managing CAD/BIM, space studies, and occupancy forecasts, while ensuring compliance with industry standards.