# Facilities Planning Manager

**Company:** [Axle](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/axle)
**Location:** Rockville, MD
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Salary:** $120k – $125k/yr
**Experience:** 6+ years
**Skills:** Interior Design, Space Planning, Architectural Interior Design, Autocad, Autodesk Revit, Microsoft Office Suite, Visionfm, Computer-Aided Facilities Management, Cad Drafting, Building Codes, Construction Documents, Furniture Procurement, Design Review, Ergonomics
**Posted:** 2026-08-25

> Manages space planning, interior design, design review, and facility renovation coordination for NCI office and biomedical research spaces. Requires an associate’s degree in interior design or a related field, six years of related experience, and proficiency with CAD tools and facilities-management systems.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Support space planning, architectural interior design, and design review for renovations in NCI office buildings and biomedical research facilities.
- Conduct space surveys and advise on survey areas, required information, architectural standards, building codes, and CAFM guidelines.
- Plan and develop interior spaces based on function, user needs, codes, durability, life-cycle costs, energy use, aesthetics, and budget.
- Advise on layouts, furnishings, equipment, materials, colors, and ergonomic equipment placement.
- Review schematic designs, design development documents, construction drawings, surveys, and shop drawings for compliance with specifications and standards.
- Produce planning and construction documents using CAD software.
- Coordinate relocations with move-management staff and coordinate furniture procurement and installation with vendors.
- Coordinate with contractors, architects, engineers, and other trades.
- Maintain furniture inventory for reuse and retrofit projects.
- Review CAFM space inventory data to ensure space is assigned and used appropriately.
- Develop working knowledge of the VisionFM CAFM system.

## Requirements
- Associate's degree in Interior Design or a related discipline.
- At least six years of related experience.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.

## Benefits and Compensation
- $120,000–$125,000 USD annual base compensation.
- 100% employee medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- 401(k) match up to 5%.
- Educational benefits.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, parking, dependent care, and transportation.

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