Careers – Opportunities
Facilities Planner
The Onyx Group is an employee-owned company dedicated to improve the places we live, work, and play by creating sustainable land and facilities life cycle solutions integrating planning, architecture and technology.
We are seeking a "difference maker" — someone who epitomizes creativity, character, and charisma — to join our team as a Facilities Planner in our Old Town Alexandria office. This position is responsible for providing CAD/CAFM support to the Onyx Group Information Technology Services Department.
We consistently meet deadlines, solve customers' problems, and exceed their expectations by offering exceptional services and products. You will work toward these ends by participating in the development of Building Services specific software tools including CAFM/CAD programs; developing building floor plan and space layouts utilizing existing CAD baseline data and redlined floor plans from field and utilizing corporate office space standards; understanding all aspects related to internal space planning, move planning and coordination; responsibility for monitoring and maintaining CAFM/CAD data integrity and drawing quality; providing first tier training and technical support to potential team members as it relates to CAD/CAFM standards and best practices; conducting site visits to all client facilities to create and maintain as built drawings and insure compliance with all applicable client requirements; and assisting in planning, controlling and coordination of space planning and quality control efforts.
You should have Bachelor's degree in architecture or interior design or equivalent education and/or experience; three years experience in space planning and design; strong working knowledge of systems furniture including voice/data and electrical requirements; be a detail orientated individual proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office applications; working knowledge of ARCHIBUS/FM or similar CAFM programs a plus; excellent written and verbal communication skills; possess and maintain a valid driver's license; willing to travel on overnight trips; have excellent customer relations' skills with the ability to function within a corporate environment; and be a US Citizen.
As a team member contributing to the success of the company, you will also share in the growth of the company through 8-12% in company stock annually through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Other benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance; a 401(k) plan; paid holidays & personal time off; flex time; and a parking/public transportation allowance. Team members also benefit from the collaborative environment, which encourages autonomy, supports free thinkers, and invests in the personal growth of each individual.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter telling us what makes you a “difference maker” and your resume to: onyx_jobs@onyxgroup.com or apply online.