Entry Level Space Planner
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?
The Washington, DC office of SmithGroup is currently accepting applications for a Entry Level Space Planner to work out of the Social Security Administration (SSA) Office in Baltimore, Maryland. The position requires on-site services Monday-Friday at SSA’s Woodlawn Campus.
Working with us, you will
Perform space programming to capture clients’ requirements. Develop spatial test fits and a schematic design of spaces for customers.Assist in tracking ownership of space and submitting move tickets utilizing Space Management Software.Assess furniture needs and identify available furniture in SSA’s inventory.Perform space surveys to capture various spatial elements for projects and planning needs.Assist with various spatial planning administration such as updating floor plans and assisting with cubical signage installation and maintenance efforts.Update status reports, review daily contractor reports, provide product studies, and review and coordinate with SSA Subject Matter Experts (SME) for the review of project drawings and submittals.Update and maintain space data with spreadsheets such as names, and employee locations.Special studies and projects as they relate to space planning and project management at the agency.
An ideal candidate has
0 to 4 years developmental experience in Interior Design Architecture. General knowledge of facility codes such as ABA, NFPA, and GSA PBS-P100.Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe PhotoshopBachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design
SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff. It includes flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 401(k), parental leave, wellbeing resources, and PTO immediately available to new hires. Join us and see first-hand how these and other programs - like one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities - build culture, enhance collaboration and yield richer, more inclusive solutions.
If you are not sure that you meet all of the suggested qualifications described above, please don't leave this page. Your talents and attributes could be just what we're looking for - and we strongly encourage you to apply. If you need additional accommodations to complete the application process, please contact careers@smithgroup.com
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