Facility Planner

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

Facility Planner (North Chicago, IL | 6-Month Contract)

This role focuses on strategic space planning and facility optimization, ensuring office and facility spaces are used efficiently and aligned with organizational needs. The Facility Planner partners with leadership, business units, and project teams to evaluate space requirements, support workplace initiatives, and manage facility-related projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute space planning strategies based on current and future business needs.
• Analyze space utilization, occupancy data, and feasibility studies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage renovation requests, workplace modifications, and facility service requests.
• Support project planning, scope development, and office/facility relocations.
• Maintain and monitor facility data within CAFM (Computer-Aided Facility Management) systems.
• Provide project updates, identify risks, and ensure compliance with facility standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement workplace and change management initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in:
  • Space Planning
  • Facility Management
  • Project Management
• Strong proficiency with:
  • CAFM systems
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of:
  • Building Codes
  • ADA Compliance
  • Safety Regulations
  • Sustainability Practices
• Experience with change management and workplace transformation projects.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Ideal Candidate Profile

A seasoned facilities professional with extensive experience in space planning, occupancy analysis, and facility project management, who can partner with business leaders to optimize workspace utilization, manage facility-related projects, maintain CAFM data integrity, and drive efficient, compliant workplace solutions.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for benefits such as health insurance, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.

To find out more about Real, please visit www.realstaffing.com