Strategic Facilities Planner – Optimize Space and Change

AbbVie; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AbbVie is seeking a Facility Planner to optimize organizational space, build partnerships across business units, and enforce design standards. You will manage renovations from small upgrades to large transformations, partner with leadership, and lead front-end planning efforts to address space needs across the company.

Responsibilities include analyzing space utilization data, developing relocation plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Architecture, Engineering, Business Admin, or related field.
• 8+ years in space planning, facility management, or project management.
• Knowledge of building codes, ADA, safety regulations, and sustainability practices is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• CAFM or similar space management program knowledge is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Foster strong stakeholder relationships and align goals with company values.
• Gather and analyze data on space utilization, occupancy, and facility conditions.
• Optimize space, resources, and infrastructure for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Assess current and future space needs to inform facility requirements.
• Perform feasibility studies on space usage and plan improvements.
• Plan and manage space utilization with varying business needs.
• Collaborate with design and project management teams on plans and cost estimates.
• Develop relocation plans for offices or facilities.
• Monitor space utilization using facility management software and provide updates.
• Implement facility planning policies and change management initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Space planning

Data analysis

MS Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CAFM

MS Office

Job description

AbbVie is seeking a Facility Planner to optimize organizational space, build partnerships across business units, and enforce design standards. You will manage renovations from small upgrades to large transformations, partner with leadership, and lead front-end planning efforts to address space needs across the company.

Responsibilities include analyzing space utilization data, developing relocation plans, and ensuring compliance with regulations.