Contract Facility Planner: Space Optimization & Projects

Real; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid leave

Life and disability insurance

HSA eligible

Job summary

Real Staffing seeks a Facility Planner for the North Chicago, IL area on a 6-month contract. The role focuses on strategic space planning and facility optimization to ensure offices are used efficiently and aligned with organizational needs.

You will partner with leadership and project teams to evaluate space requirements, manage CAFM data, and support workplace initiatives while coordinating renovations and relocations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (facility management, architecture, engineering, business).
• 8+ years in space planning, facility management, and project management.
• Strong proficiency with CAFM systems, MS Office, and advanced Excel.
• Excellent analytical and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute space planning strategies based on business needs.
• Analyze space utilization, occupancy data, and feasibility studies to cut costs.
• Manage renovation requests, workplace modifications, and facility service requests.
• Support project planning, scope development, and relocations.
• Maintain CAFM data and monitor facility standards and regulations.
• Provide updates, identify risks, and drive workplace change initiatives.

Skills

Space planning

Project management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facility Management/Architecture/Engineering/Business Administration

Tools

CAFM systems

MS Office Suite

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Job description

Real Staffing seeks a Facility Planner for the North Chicago, IL area on a 6-month contract. The role focuses on strategic space planning and facility optimization to ensure offices are used efficiently and aligned with organizational needs.

You will partner with leadership and project teams to evaluate space requirements, manage CAFM data, and support workplace initiatives while coordinating renovations and relocations.