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The primary purpose of this role is to assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and management of space planning, facility utilization and program management within Lowe's campus facilities in North Carolina and geographically dispersed contact centers and offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The position will be responsible for delivering and maintaining consistent, quality service delivery, including services provided by third party contractors, while ensuring that Lowe's maximizes the use of its Corporate Facilities. This position will be responsible for select Corporate Facility planning, including space planning; office furniture procurement, inventory and installation; and workplace design, across a number of corporate campuses and ancillary support facilities.
- Coordinates space planning options, costs and scheduling with other functional areas within the department and communicate options to department manager and business units
- Identifies and manages implementation of sound, comprehensive space planning solutions
- Navigates Computer Assisted Facility Management (CAFM) system and manages and organizes headcount data, facility space plans, employee location data, furniture types, etc. to ensure records are kept current for planning purposes
- Understands future trends and hiring plans by departments and locations
- Works with business units and department manager to determine and develop evolving space configuration needs, including cross functional team rooms, open work areas, collaborative areas, touchdown spaces, etc.
- Understands changes and trends in office space utilization, including floor densification, alternative furniture concepts, space sharing and alternative workplace strategies
- Communicates, demonstrates and implements knowledge in creating more effective and efficient work spaces.
- Participates in the implementation, coordination and management of an effective and efficient move, add and change (MAC) program to accommodate corporate churn rate while providing a high of customer service
- Understands changing headcount (FTE and contractor) growth and projections, as well as approved and departmental moves and schedules to have a strong working knowledge of available options for future accommodations
- Works with other functional areas within the department to have a solid knowledge of space options, furniture options, costs and project schedules, timelines, interdependencies and logistics, as well as departmental standards, policies and procedures
- Develops project budgets and schedules and obtain all necessary approvals
- Inspects space planning and program management project plans to ensure compliance with local, state and federal construction codes
- Participates in departmental budgeting/forecasting, operating and capital
- This role will also have responsibilities overseeing meeting room management, campus event coordination, and space planning
- Ability to work long hours overseeing a team performing setups and tear downs for large scale events
- Representing Corporate Facilities for planned events, ensuring that space usage adheres to policies, codes, and capacities
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering , Business, or related field of study
- 3 years’ experience in facility planning, space planning, facility utilization, program and Project Management for a large, geographically dispersed, campus environment
- Ability to effectively and efficiently manage and organize contract resources, service contractors, projects and programs
- Strong communication skills, analytical skills, interpersonal skills, self-management/time management skills
- Strong performance management – customer service orientation
- Adept at budgeting and MS Office software platform
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong experience in space planning and utilization in large, geographically dispersed, campus environment
- Strong restacking/space densification experience in large corporate office environment
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 17 million customer transactions a week in the U.S. With total fiscal year 2022 sales of over $97 billion, approximately $92 billion of sales were generated in the U.S., where Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
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Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.
