Senior Associate Facilities Planner - Two Chicks With A Side Hustle

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Your day at NTT DATAThe Facility Planner is responsible for assessing and managing non-critical space. The primary objective of this role is to develop and maintain all floor plans accurately and respond to inquiries for space-use. The Facility Planner will provide space-management for offices, operational space, storage of spare parts and temporary solutions. Critical thinking and problem solving for cross-departmental operations within the facility is paramount. This role supports current and future needs for the company.

What you’ll be doing

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops and maintains space plans that optimize the use of available floor space, including all non-critical space such as security offices, office and cube space, loading docks, staging area, storage, conference rooms and parking.
Generates reports and dashboards via Power Point or Power BI that provide insights into facility utilization, future requirements, and potential bottlenecks.

Collaborates with various teams; Design, Operations, Security, Real Estate, Construction, Finance, HR and other stakeholders to forecast future capacity needs based on business growth, technology trends, and project requirements.
Answers inquiries for space use. Inquiries could be for space use change, availability of a room/office.
Understand budgets for capacity expansion projects and ongoing facility operations, taking into account costs associated with building and maintaining space; cooling, security and hardware procurement.

Understand or research alternative storage options for comparison or alternative.
Identifies opportunities for efficiency improvements, including consolidation, virtualization, and energy-saving initiatives, to maximize the use of existing resources.
Develops plans and strategies for scaling facilities in response to changing real estate needs, including expansion, consolidation, or relocation.

Ensures that facility planning, and capacity management align with industry standards, compliance requirements, and best practices.
Assesses and mitigates risks related to space shortages, resource constraints, and facility vulnerabilities.
Understand and comply with industry standards and legal regulations, such as ADA.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Effective communication and collaboration skills to collaborate with various teams, facility managers, and stakeholders.
Ability to work and present with Microsoft suite products: Excel, Power Point, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, and Word.

Experience in computer-aided design (CAD) and REVIT software for facility layouts and space utilization studies.
Experience in facilities capacity planning, data center planning, with a strong understanding of facility infrastructure.
Analytical and quantitative skills to assess capacity data, perform forecasting, and make data-driven decisions.

Familiarity with data center technologies.
Experience in budgeting, cost analysis, and financial planning.
Strong project management skills to oversee capacity expansion projects and resource allocation initiatives.

Strong problem-solving abilities to address physical capacity-related challenges.
Experienced in managing and optimizing space and design.
Familiar with forecasting future capacity needs based on business growth, technology trends, and project requirements.

Proficiency in capacity management tools and software, including capacity planning software and data center infrastructure management (DCIM) systems.
Ability to manage confidential information.

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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

CAD and REVIT expert level knowledge and skills
Bachelor’s degree or technical certifications in related field, plus

Minimum 5+ years experience with Real Estate planning and design.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

On-camera video calls are required

Ability to travel to buildings and meetings

WORK CONDITIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Travel 10-15% for building tours and meetings when required

This is a remote position that requires reliable internet connection and electricity. A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable.

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. Base salary for this position is $ 74,400- $ 106,100.

All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.

Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.

Workplace type:Remote Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

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