Senior Space Planner

HDR, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Space Planner to support the USAF Academy mission from Colorado Springs.

You will lead space planning activities, report to leadership and the Facility Utilization Board, and collaborate with civil engineers and planners to align space needs with base development programs. Preferred qualifications include a master's degree in urban planning, AICP certification, and 5+ years of planning/design experience, with strong communication and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in planning and design
• Master's degree in Urban Planning or related field (preferred)
• AICP Certification (preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel to USAFA and work on site
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and manage all space planning activities and report on status of space utilization reports
• Assist with strategy for future real property requirements to meet the USAFA mission
• Collaborate with community planners on Base planning functions
• Prepare and present briefings for facility space utilization and programming functions
• Be subject matter expert on USAFA space planning regulations
• Maintain current copies of General Plan and area development plans
• Lead and support embedded staff at military installations
• Perform other duties as needed

Skills

Project management

Urban planning

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Urban Planning or related field

AICP Certification

Bachelor's degree in related fields (engineering, architecture, or construction)

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Environmental, Operations and Construction (EOC) operates within HDR’s Federal Business Group, capable of delivering services across all HDR business groups at any location. Our work is performed by our professional staff, scientists and engineers at remote sites, embedded in client office space or our own facilities. EOC delivers quality engineering, environmental, and construction management services at competitive prices.

In the role of Senior Space Planner, we'll count on you to:

• Prepare, process, and manage all space planning activities and report to Portfolio Optimization Manager, Civil Engineer Squadron leadership and the Facility Utilization Board (FUB) on the status of all space utilization reports, space planning actions, organization water fall charts, etc.
• Assist with overall strategy in planning, prioritizing, and programming for future real property requirements to meet the USAFA mission.
• Collaborate with the community planners for completion of multiple Base planning functions (Space Utilization, Installation Development plans, Area Development Plans, etc.)
• Prepare and present briefings for facility space utilization, SRM, MILCON, community planning, and programming functions
• Be the subject matter expert on USAFA space planning regulations such as AFH 32-1084, air force space planning playbooks, local USAFA standards, etc.
• Maintain a current copy of the General Plan and associated area development plans in an electronic format and provide briefings to senior leadership and other interested parties
• Lead and support embedded staff at military installations
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in planning and design
• Master's degree in Urban Planning or related field
• AICP Certification
• Completion of AFIT training courses: *WMGT 519, *WMGT 520
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work in person and on site at United States Air Force Academy
• May require the ability to travel

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related fields (preferably engineering, architecture, or construction)
• A minimum of 10 years experience in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry
• A minimum of 5 years project management experience (senior)
• Ability to interact and work alongside daily with various stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to submit and pass a background check
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Oct 26, 2026

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