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Salary: 55K *This is a remote position Responsibilities * Planogram Development & Maintenance ... space planning standards. * Validate fixture compatibility, capacities, adjacencies, shelf ...

Space Planning Analyst

Las Vegas, NV · On-site +1

$92K - $138K/yr

Remote (must be based in Dallas, Cincinnati, Des Moines, or Las Vegas) This Space Planning Analyst role is built for someone who enjoys turning data into action at the shelf. You'll combine shopper ...

Space Planning Analyst

Des Moines, IA · On-site +1

$92K - $138K/yr

Remote (must be based in Dallas, Cincinnati, Des Moines, or Las Vegas) This Space Planning Analyst role is built for someone who enjoys turning data into action at the shelf. You'll combine shopper ...

Space Planning Analyst

Dallas, TX · On-site +1

$92K - $138K/yr

Remote (must be based in Dallas, Cincinnati, Des Moines, or Las Vegas) This Space Planning Analyst role is built for someone who enjoys turning data into action at the shelf. You'll combine shopper ...

This position combines tactical office space planning with occupancy analysis, stakeholder ... East Coast remote eligible for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities * Manage and own a ...

This position combines tactical office space planning with occupancy analysis, stakeholder ... East Coast remote eligible for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities * Manage and own a ...

This position combines tactical office space planning with occupancy analysis, stakeholder ... East Coast remote eligible for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities * Manage and own a ...

This position combines tactical office space planning with occupancy analysis, stakeholder ... East Coast remote eligible for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities * Manage and own a ...

This position combines tactical office space planning with occupancy analysis, stakeholder ... East Coast remote eligible for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities * Manage and own a ...

This position combines tactical office space planning with occupancy analysis, stakeholder ... East Coast remote eligible for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities * Manage and own a ...

This position combines tactical office space planning with occupancy analysis, stakeholder ... East Coast remote eligible for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities * Manage and own a ...

This position combines tactical office space planning with occupancy analysis, stakeholder ... East Coast remote eligible for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities * Manage and own a ...

This position combines tactical office space planning with occupancy analysis, stakeholder ... East Coast remote eligible for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities * Manage and own a ...

This position combines tactical office space planning with occupancy analysis, stakeholder ... East Coast remote eligible for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities * Manage and own a ...

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How much do remote space planning jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote space planning in the United States is $74,860.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,500.00 and $87,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is remote space planning?

A Remote Space Planning job involves designing and optimizing physical spaces, such as retail stores, offices, or warehouses, using digital tools and spatial analysis software. Professionals in this role create layouts, ensure efficient space utilization, and collaborate with teams remotely to meet design and functional requirements. They may use CAD software, 3D modeling, or data-driven insights to improve workflows and customer experiences. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for coordinating with stakeholders in a virtual environment.

What does a remote space planner do?

A Remote Space Planner typically spends their day assessing client requirements, analyzing floor plans, and developing efficient space layouts using specialized design software. The role often involves collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams through virtual meetings to discuss project milestones and gather feedback. Additionally, you may be responsible for creating design presentations, adapting plans based on feedback, and ensuring proposed layouts comply with industry standards or building codes. This dynamic, communicative workflow helps deliver tailored solutions while accommodating remote collaboration.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in remote space planning?

To excel in Remote Space Planning, you need strong spatial awareness, analytical thinking, and a background in interior design, architecture, or a related field. Proficiency with CAD software, space planning platforms like AutoCAD or SketchUp, and sometimes knowledge of building codes or regulations are expected. Excellent communication, time management, and collaboration skills are vital when working with clients and remote teams. These abilities ensure effective, practical designs that meet client needs while maintaining efficiency in a remote work environment.

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Infographic showing various Remote Space Planning job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,860 per year, or $36 per hour.

Space Planning Coordinator

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, NY • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Space Planning Coordinator
Job no: 496008
Work type: Full Time
Location: Troy, NY, Hybrid: in-office and remote work
Categories: Staff, Student Services and Academic Support, CFHE
Job Summary:
The Space Planning Coordinator supports the effective planning, implementation, and coordination of campus space resources across RPI facilities. Working closely with academic and administrative departments, this position coordinates space requests, occupancy planning, departmental relocations, and implementation of approved space assignments. The Coordinator serves as the primary liaison for space-related changes, ensuring accurate space records, effective communication, and seamless occupancy transitions that support the Institute's strategic, academic, and operational priorities.
Who we are:
Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Explore the RPI Forward plan. ↗︎
Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, RPI is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world's fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.
With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Planning, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible experience in space planning, facilities planning, move management, workplace planning, project coordination, or a related field.
  • Experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience coordinating space relocations and occupancy planning.
  • Experience using CAD software and maintaining space-related information and databases.
  • Strong communication, organizational, customer service, and project coordination skills.

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in higher education, healthcare, research, or another complex institutional environment.
  • Experience supporting FICM classifications, Higher Education Facilities Inventory surveys, or institutional space reporting.
  • Experience with FMS:Workplace or similar integrated workplace or space management systems.
  • Familiarity with campus planning, capital projects, and institutional space governance.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of facilities planning, occupancy planning, and workplace planning principles.
  • Understanding of higher education space allocation processes and institutional operations.
  • Ability to interpret architectural drawings, floor plans, and occupancy layouts.
  • Strong project coordination, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office applications, and Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) such as FMS:Workplace, Archibus, Planon, or similar software.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records.

Representative Job Duties:
  • Space Planning & Coordination
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for academic and administrative departments requesting space planning, occupancy changes, and relocation support.
    • Manage the intake, tracking, routing, and communication of campus space requests through established governance processes.
    • Partner with stakeholders to assess space needs, evaluate alternatives, and recommend practical space solutions.
    • Develop preliminary occupancy plans and space layout options consistent with Institute standards and planning guidelines.
    • Coordinate approved space assignments, reallocations, and occupancy changes while responding to evolving institutional priorities and operational needs.
    • Support the implementation of Institute space standards, workplace guidelines, and space allocation practices.

    Move Management
    • Plan and coordinate departmental relocations associated with renovations, capital projects, reorganizations, and other strategic initiatives.
    • Develop move schedules, transition plans, occupancy sequencing, and communication plans to ensure successful project execution.
    • Coordinate activities among departments, vendors, and project teams throughout the relocation process.
    • Ensure occupancy readiness by coordinating furniture, signage, telecommunications, access control, equipment, and other move-in requirements.
    • Monitor move activities, proactively address scheduling and logistical issues, and escalate concerns as appropriate.
    • Conduct pre- and post-occupancy walkthroughs to verify readiness and resolve transition issues.

    Space Data Coordination & Governance
    • Collaborate with the Space Information Analyst to maintain accurate campus space inventory, occupancy, utilization, and assignment records.
    • Assist with field verification, occupancy audits, and data validation activities.
    • Verify completed occupancy assignments and coordinate system updates following departmental moves.
    • Support the collection and validation of institutional space data for FICM, higher education surveys, and other reporting requirements.
    • Coordinate move requests and occupancy workflows within the Institute's integrated workplace management system (IWMS).
    • Prepare documentation supporting space governance reviews and approved allocation decisions.

    Stakeholder Engagement & Customer Service
    • Participate in programming meetings and occupancy planning efforts for renovation and capital projects.
    • Coordinate departmental reviews of proposed layouts and occupancy plans.
    • Prepare and revise occupancy layouts, furniture plans, and departmental space plans using CAD software in accordance with Institute standards.
    • Coordinate planning activities among departments, project teams, consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders to support successful project implementation and occupancy transitions.
    • Build and maintain collaborative relationships while delivering responsive, professional, and customer-focused service.
    • Stay informed of emerging workplace planning, space management, and higher education trends to support continuous improvement.

Shift:
Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required
Travel:
Local travel between campus locations only
Driving:
Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use
Starting Salary/Rate:
Expected hiring range: $75,000 - $80,000
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate's salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate's qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer's good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
Application instructions:
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.
Job Posted Date:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Total Compensation and Benefits Information:
Rensselaer's Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.
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Advertised: 02 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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