Workplace Projects & Space Planning Lead

FirstEnergy; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy is seeking a Facility Project Specialist based at Greensburg or Reading, PA to lead workplace and facilities projects from concept through execution. You will drive space planning, occupancy planning, MAC moves, and furniture standards to support growth and operational excellence.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–5 years of experience in corporate real estate or facilities project management, with strong CAD/CAFM skills and proven stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in workplace planning, facilities projects, corporate real estate, or project management.
• Experience with space planning software, CAD, CAFM/IWMS systems, or related tools.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills. Knowledge of workplace design, ergonomics, furniture systems, and occupancy planning.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead workplace and facilities projects across the portfolio.
• Develop tactical and strategic space plans supporting business needs.
• Manage workspace optimization initiatives and occupancy planning programs.
• Coordinate moves, adds, changes (MAC), and workplace reconfigurations.
• Maintain facility floor plans, occupancy records, and space utilization data.
• Develop and enforce workplace standards and furniture specifications.
• Coordinate furniture procurement, installation, and inventory management.
• Support workplace master planning and long-range space strategies.
• Collaborate with business units, vendors, architects, and facilities partners.
• Manage project schedules, scope, budgets, communications, and documentation.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, and operational requirements.

Skills

Space planning

CAD

CAFM/IWMS

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Occupancy planning

Furniture systems

Ergonomics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management / Architecture / Interior Design / Construction Management / Engineering

Tools

CAD software

CAFM/IWMS systems

Job description

FirstEnergy is seeking a Facility Project Specialist based at Greensburg or Reading, PA to lead workplace and facilities projects from concept through execution. You will drive space planning, occupancy planning, MAC moves, and furniture standards to support growth and operational excellence.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–5 years of experience in corporate real estate or facilities project management, with strong CAD/CAFM skills and proven stakeholder engagement.