Space Planning Coordinator

Space Planning Coordinator – The Green Thumb
• Mobile, AL, United States

Airbus Americas, Inc. is looking for a Space Planning Coordinator to join our team based in Mobile, AL on First Shift (8:00am - 5:30pm).

The Space Planning Coordinator is responsible for planning and managing events of various sizes and purposes, including corporate meetings across the MMS campus. This role will also assist with occupancy initiatives regarding space planning, work team layouts, adjacencies and office/furniture configurations in order to track and maintain accurate space data at the Airbus Mobile US Manufacturing Facility and other off‑site facilities.

• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and customers.
• Plan event details and aspects, including furniture set up, room availability, associated food service and guests.
• Process invoices on time and oversee budget spend and tracking.
• Manage events and address potential problems that may arise.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the complex needs of a wide variety of events.
• Serve as the main point of contact for FMRE for vendors, suppliers and internal stakeholders. Manage event‑related communication, invitations and promotional materials.
• Interface with Management to develop new opportunities for workplace solutions to manage headcount growth, departmental re‑orgs, desired workplace changes and new workplace concepts.
• Administer or guide occupancy data collection studies and perform complex analysis tasks, including opportunity analysis, options development and evaluation, pro/trade comparisons, and provide recommendations.
• Maintain space planning and forecasting reports and headcount projections.
• Act as project lead to assist in developing furniture test‑fits and workplace usage solutions for multiple departments in a growing multi‑building campus environment.
• Assist in migration and phase planning of large‑scale occupancy projects and maintain oversight on accuracy for all occupancy data in the assigned portfolio.
• Analyze and improve service delivery.
• Recommend and manage initiatives to increase and improve service delivery considering cost and quality (KPI management).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design or related field (Preferred).
• High School diploma with 3 to 5 years of space planning, CAFM, tenant occupancy programming and facility management services experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in event planning, space planning or coordination.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Capability to network with a wide variety of entities and manage team collaboration and leadership.
• Financial acumen to keep costs within the allocated budget and create accurate reports.
• Logistics skill to plan details and anticipate potential problems.

• Lifting up to 20 lbs (9 kg) occasionally; carrying up to 20 lbs; pushing/pulling items in office areas.
• Walking, standing and sitting for extended periods; traversing campus facilities.
• Vision adequate to view and read material on computer screens; hearing sufficient to engage in conversation and hear safety alerts.
• Speaking ability to engage in conversations in person and via electronic means; ability to deliver information to various group sizes.
• Licensed to operate a motor vehicle if required.

Eligible for employment in the US.

Airbus is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Airbus is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for U.S. positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Full‑time.