Senior Space Planner - Batska Network

Batska Consulting Group is a dynamic team of skilled engineers, architects, and construction management professionals with vast experience in project management, design, commissioning, and construction across diverse fields such as Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Protection, Fire Alarm, and Architecture. Our team serves prestigious Healthcare, Higher Education, and public institutions in the tristate area.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and skilled Senior Space Planner to join our team. The Senior Space Planner works with a variety of stakeholders to develop and enhance functional space programs for new projects. This role involves anticipating space requirements by analyzing project-specific data and trends.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders to develop and refine space programs for new and ongoing projects.
• Analyze project requirements to forecast space needs, considering aspects such as volume, staffing, and operational flow.
• Prepare, review, and issue space planning documents, including graphical and quantitative reports, based on diverse sources such as space surveys and user feedback.
• Secure approvals from stakeholders for space planning proposals, setting clear goals and expectations while adhering to deadlines.
• Identify and manage temporary spaces to minimize disruption during construction activities.
• Assess and address requests for additional space or renovations, ensuring alignment with allocation standards and long-term plans.
• Resolve space-related conflicts, monitor space usage efficiency, and address urgent requirements.
• Develop and present volume studies and planning scenarios to support strategic decision-making by leadership.
• Review preliminary design layouts and schematic plans to ensure they meet project requirements.
• Maintain clear communication about project status and any changes to timelines.
• Engage throughout all project phases—design, construction, and implementation—to ensure compliance with goals and space requirements.
• Monitor for deviations from the approved plans, securing necessary approvals for changes and applying solutions from current projects to future ones.
• Develop and uphold space allocation standards, documenting any approved exceptions.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Cultivate relationships within client organizations to coordinate work and make decisions effectively.
• Demonstrate exceptional organization, with the ability to oversee multiple projects concurrently.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, along with a proactive and independent work ethic.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project or Primavera P6, Microsoft Office Suite, Archibus, and AutoCAD.
• Ability to comprehend ARCH & MEP drawings and reports, with a focus on identifying potential improvements for project implementation.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Experience with healthcare construction projects is required.

At Batska Consulting Group, we prioritize your health, financial security, and professional growth. Join our team and enjoy benefits such as comprehensive health insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, generous paid time off, professional development assistance, and more.

Salary: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

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