Space Planner

Federal Space Planner Opportunity

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR is a Top 10 Architectural & Engineering (A&E) firm in the United States as ranked by Engineering News Record and is also one of the largest employee-owned A&E companies in the United States. HDR has been selected to run the Installation Engineering and Installation Management functions of the Civil Engineer Squadron for the United Stated Air Force Academy (USAFA). As such, we will be placing a multi-disciplinary A&E team of 50+ professionals at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. The contract is expected to begin in early 2026 and covers an eight-year period from 2026 through 2034. The U.S. Air Force Academy is one of the premier universities in our country and is one of the most widely visited locations in all of Colorado. The Air Force Academy has a rich history and a unique mission to educate and train future Air Force leaders. HDR is honored to be selected for these components of the Base Maintenance Contract (BMC) in conjunction with Tessera, who will be running and leading the master contract with the Air Force. HDR will be performing wide-ranging facility management services to include but not limited to: planning, programming, design, asset management, construction inspection, energy management, real estate, environmental, cultural resources, space planning, CAD, GIS, cost estimating, and numerous other functions.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge and/or experience with federal contracts and/or the Air Force Civil Engineering Squadron. They will also have a strong enthusiasm to ensure the cadets and future Air Force Leaders live and learn in state of the art facilities and have the necessary resources to serve our country to the best of their abilities.

This position is full time and located on-site at the USAFA. The expected start date is March 1, 2026.

In the role of Space Planner, we'll count on you to:

• Maintain Facility Space Planning and Optimization data and tools: Customer Authorizations and building Utilization Rates in NexGen IT, and the Space Utilization Data Set (SUDS)
• Prepare, process, and manage all space planning activities and report to Portfolio Optimization Manager, Civil Engineer Squadron leadership and the Facility Utilization Board (FUB) on the status of all space utilization reports, space planning actions, organization water fall charts, etc.
• Assist with overall strategy in planning, prioritizing, and programming for future real property requirements to meet the USAFA mission
• Collaborate with the community planners for completion of multiple base planning functions (Space Utilization, Installation Development plans, Area Development Plans, etc.)
• Prepare and present briefings for facility space utilization, SRM, MILCON, community planning, and programming functions
• Be the subject matter expert on USAFA space planning regulations such as AFH 32-1084, air force space planning playbooks, local USAFA standards, etc.
• Maintain a current copy of the Installation and all area development plans in an electronic format and provide briefings to senior leadership and other interested parties.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Planning, Engineering, or Architecture.
• Completion of AFIT training courses: *WMGT 519, *WMGT 520
• Prior Air Force Civil Engineering Squadron experience
• Ability to work in person and on site at United States Air Force Academy
• Ability to pass a background check
• Master's degree in Urban Planning or related field
• Due to client contract requirements, US Citizenship - US Naturalized citizen is required
• This position is subject to a governmental background check

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or closely related field
• A minimum of 5 years experience in planning and design
• AICP certification desired
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Extensive graphics and report document production experience
• Experience with GIS
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment
• May require the ability to travel
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.