Space Planning & Workplace Strategy Lead

Blue Origin LLC; United States; On-site; USD 145,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Stock options

Paid time off

Education support program

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks an experienced Facilities Space Planning Project Manager to lead space planning initiatives across our facilities portfolio. You will develop strategic plans, balance short-term demands with long-term real estate strategy, and collaborate across multiple business units to support growth.

The role requires 9+ years in space planning or related field, proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit and CAFM/IWMS, and strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of progressive experience in facilities space planning, workplace strategy, or project management.
• Experience managing complex, multi-site space planning or capital projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit; CAFM/IWMS platforms.
• Strong understanding of workplace design standards, building systems, and construction processes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting space utilization data and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain space plans for all Blue Origin facilities, ensuring alignment with growth.
• Manage end-to-end space planning projects from concept through occupancy, including scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholder coordination.
• Conduct space utilization analysis and provide data-driven recommendations to optimize footprint.
• Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and leaders to forecast headcount and translate workforce plans into space requirements.
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, construction managers, and vendors to execute fit-out and renovation projects.
• Maintain accurate space data in CAFM/IWMS systems (e.g., Archibus, Planon, AutoCAD).
• Develop and present space planning reports, dashboards, and proposals to senior leadership.
• Establish and enforce space standards, move management protocols, and occupancy policies.
• Lead or support workplace strategy initiatives, including hybrid work programs and hoteling/hot-desking.
• Manage MAC requests and coordinate with facilities operations teams.
• Coordinate and manage furniture vendors, including bids, contracts, procurement, and delivery.
• Support lease administration activities including occupancy planning for new or renewed sites.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, ADA standards, life safety, and company policies.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Multi-site coordination

Time management

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Facilities Management

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

CAFM/IWMS

Archibus/Planon

Job description

Blue Origin seeks an experienced Facilities Space Planning Project Manager to lead space planning initiatives across our facilities portfolio. You will develop strategic plans, balance short-term demands with long-term real estate strategy, and collaborate across multiple business units to support growth.

The role requires 9+ years in space planning or related field, proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit and CAFM/IWMS, and strong stakeholder management skills.