Space Planner/Designer (AUTOCAD)

Culmen International is looking for a cleared Space Planner/Desginer (Autocad) to work on site for the U.S. Department of State, Office of Facilities Management in Washington D.C.

Conducts surveys, analyzes functions, determines individual office requirements for specific office space, analyzes requirements for space alterations for telephone outlets, computer outlets, furniture, and equipment layouts.  Responsible for producing accurate design plans utilizing the CAD Computer drafting system and preparing recommendations for specific design plans.  Prepares reports and presentations on high level projects for review by senior level management.  Reviews, analyzes, and develops methods to improve the accuracy, adequacy, timelines, and validity of data for dissemination to managers at all levels.  Assists program managers in developing strategies for meeting space planning goals and objectives.  

• Participates in engineering surveys and initiating, formulating, and adapting design plans, and specifications. 

• Initiates professional application of the physical sciences, pertinent calculations, and sound judgment in compliance with existing directives, codes and precedents for new construction, modifications or alterations, additions to existing buildings, utility systems and building service equipment. 

• Provides original detailed drawings utilizing resident AutoCAD computer system to provide the finished product. 

• Prepares drawings, layouts, and plans for proposed additions, improvements, alterations, modification, and equipment installations, utilizing written specifications, photographs, sketches, models, stairways, platforms, structures, drainage patterns, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and electric systems. 

• Prepares cost of materials, equipment, labor and maintains a database to determine cost trends in the local construction market. 

• Prepares space programs, space planning, design sketches, and project management of renovation projects. 

• Must be able to draw using CAD from extensive existing file of floor plans, design drawings, and schematics for construction and renovation projects.   
• Proficient with AutoCAD.   
• Knowledge of GSA construction standards to accurately interpret drawings, specification, and schematics for renovation and construction projects. 
• Experience creating design layouts and reports to present to executive leadership using Auto Computer Aided Design (CAD) and preparing drawings of utility systems, roadways, parking lots, and landscaping in addition to structural requirements.  
• Experience in utilizing use Archibus and Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) applications. 
• Experience developing activation spreadsheets for each project, plan procurement obligations, budgets, and resource requirements to activate new facilities. 
• Experience in analyzing equipment requirements and how to integrate functions with appropriate capabilities of existing systems; as well as identifying building infrastructure requirements for equipment installation and provide to architect/engineering firms to be included in all design and construction documents.   
• BA/BS degree
• Secret clearance

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all eligible employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

At Culmen International, we are committed to creating and sustaining a workplace that upholds the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We believe in the importance of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all employees and applicants.  Our commitment to these principles is unwavering across all our operations worldwide.