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AECOM Workspace Planner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Company Description
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Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Workspace Planner to be based in Philadelphia, PA.
This role will organize and coordinate temporary and permanent relocation of corporate office and operational department spaces as part of a complex, multi-phase renovation of a transit hub located within a historic building. The goal of this role is to make the process of moving as stress-free and seamless as possible for the departments involved.
The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
Supporting and advocating for end-users being moved to either temporary or permanent locations throughout the multi-year renovation process.
Coordination with operational department managers and space planners to support the assignment of temporary and permanent work locations.
Managing the logistics of each move, including planning and communication of move requirements, coordination with movers, and move-day assurance of the delivery of each end-user’s belongings to their new location.
Reviewing relocation plans with end-users to manage their expectations of their moves and help them understand and plan for any impacts to their operations.
Presenting potential programmatic or operational problems identified during discussions with the end-users to the project team for resolution.
Coordinating with corporate IT and security groups for operational and individual workspace set-up including the installation and connection of IT and security equipment, such as computers, printers, telephones, security cameras and access card readers.
Coordination of all activities required to occupy and use of general office spaces after construction including, but not limited to, the installation of equipment and art and stocking of office and kitchen supplies.
Verify concordance of the moves with the contractual requirements of the project. With this clear understanding of the contractual scope of the work, help educate users on what is being provided for each move and their responsibilities for supporting the move operations. Track move quantities and move requirements against contract obligations and limits.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of related experience in the Architecture or Interior Design profession.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in the planning, scheduling, and execution of complex tasks with a strong attention to detail, organization, and record-keeping to ensure all items are accounted for and all relocations meet deadlines and budgets.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills including experience scheduling, writing directions, and communicating through email or memos and other forms of written communication.
Effective decision-making and problem-solving abilities by using creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in anticipating and solving unforeseen problems.
Experience reading construction documents with the ability to interpret drawings and relay that information to end-users to understand their proposed spaces and identify potential impacts to their operations.
Work collaboratively with project designers to resolve potential programmatic or operational problems identified by the end-users.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively independently and as part of a team.
Strong people skills with the ability to interact and build rapport in a short time.
Skills in data entry to maintain accurate and updated records to organize and coordinate with others.
Ability to develop and communicate procedures to others to enable successful execution.
Strong leadership abilities within a collaborative team environment.
Demonstrate the ability to organize and prioritize tasks on a daily basis.
Experience setting up, maintaining, and meeting schedules and deadlines.
Reside within Philadelphia area to allow direct contact with local design team members, consultants, and clients and be available to perform onsite meetings, surveys, and relocation management.
Advanced Technical Skills: Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), database and presentation software; demonstrated ability to master new applications quickly.
Licensed as a registered Architect or Interior Designer.
Additional Information
Relocation is not available for this position.
Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $120,000.00 - $140,000.00.
About AECOM
AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: J10110883
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: East
Career Area: Planning
Work Location Model: Hybrid