Mechanical Facility Designer III

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Facility Designer III to support facility planning and space management in Lake County, IL. You will gather data on space utilization, maintain floor plans, and collaborate with the CAFM team to enforce data quality standards.

Responsibilities include assisting with space planning, updating reports, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure projects align with regulatory and corporate guidelines. Travel up to 5% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in space planning or facility management is preferred.
• Knowledge of building codes, ADA, safety regulations, and sustainability is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze data on space utilization to support planning activities.
• Document existing conditions and maintain relevant facility documentation.
• Prepare floor plans, reports, and other materials for planning efforts.
• Assist with space planning to optimize utilization of different spaces.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide updates.
• Support CAFM team to implement data quality standards.
• Use CAFM to monitor space utilization and manage requests.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and organizational standards.

Skills

Space planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

CAFM software

MS Excel

Job description

Title: Mechanical Facility Designer III

Location: Lake County, IL

Duration: 06 Months

Purpose: The role of an Associate Facility Planner supports facility planning and space management initiatives within an organization. Responsibilities include supporting the Facility Planning team with updating and compiling information for extraction for analysis.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze data on space utilization, occupancy, and facility conditions to support planning activities.
• Document existing conditions and maintain relevant documentation to assess how spaces are currently used.
• Prepare and maintain documentation such as reports, floor plans, and relevant information to support planning activities.
• Assist with space planning to optimize the utilization of different types of spaces based on business use.
• Support communication with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure alignment with facility projects.
• Support planners in developing space planning strategies and facility improvement projects to enhance efficiency of the workspace.
• Use facility management software to monitor and manage space utilization, including entering requests (SR).
• Collaborate with the CAFM (Computer-Aided Facility Management) team to implement clear data quality standards and objectives. Understand what data is critical, the desired format, and any benchmarks for accuracy and completeness
• Implement policies, procedures, and standards for facility planning, ensuring compliance with regulations and alignment with organizational values.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Architecture, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in space planning, facility management, preferred.
• Knowledge of building codes, ADA, safety regulations, and sustainability practices, a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• CAFM (Computer-Aided Facility Management), or similar space management program is a plus.
• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite, including advanced skills in MS Excel.
• Excellent communication abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel between Lake County facilities, with a travel requirement of 5%