Space Planning Associate (Hybrid) — CAD & GIS Analyst

UMBC; Arbutus (MD); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

14 days annual leave

Wellness opportunities

Retirement plan

Job summary

UMBC on-campus position within Facilities Management Campus Planning Office focuses on space management, audits, and documentation to improve utilization of university facilities. You will support AutoCAD, GIS mapping, and CAFM systems while coordinating with campus partners.

The role requires a Bachelor's in planning (or related field), a Maryland driver’s license, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning or related field.
• Maryland class 'C' driver's license required.
• Ability to interview and survey campus constituents to evaluate space use and requirements.
• Familiarity with CAFM databases (AiM preferred).
• Ability to read architectural, engineering, and technical documents.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, 2D drafting conventions, and standard CAD tools.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and presentation tools (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, spatial, and organizational skills for space concepts and options.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop space utilization studies and space needs assessments.
• Update the system of record for campus space attributes; coordinate with FM IT and external vendors.
• Maintain AutoCAD and PDF floor plan assets to ensure CAFM interoperability and accessibility.
• Assist GIS mapping using ArcGIS Pro, Online, and Experience Builder.
• Liaise with campus partners to evaluate space requests and perform field audits.
• Hire and train student staff; provide supervision and payroll approval.

Skills

Analytical skills

Spatial reasoning

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Experience Builder

AiM CAFM

Python

SketchUp

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

UMBC on-campus position within Facilities Management Campus Planning Office focuses on space management, audits, and documentation to improve utilization of university facilities. You will support AutoCAD, GIS mapping, and CAFM systems while coordinating with campus partners.

The role requires a Bachelor's in planning (or related field), a Maryland driver’s license, and strong analytical and communication skills.