Space Planning Specialist
Neurocrine Biosciences
August 14, 2026
On-site
San Diego, CA
Corporate Functions
About the Role
The Facilities Space Planner supports workplace planning, space utilization, and lab and office layout initiatives. Responsibilities include renovation space planning, seat allocation, and drawing management. Works with consultants and internal stakeholders to create functional area designs/changes and coordinate facility infrastructure support needs.
Your Contributions (include, But Are Not Limited To)
- Complete office and lab layout, occupancy tracking, and workspace change tasks
- Maintain space planning documentation (floor plans, seating charts, occupancy data)
- Coordinate office moves, adds, and changes
- Gather/analyze/report space utilization data to support recommendations and decisions
- Collaborate with Facilities, Site Services, IT, and other departments for day-to-day needs
- Maintain accurate CAD drawings and ensure timely updates to workplace databases/drawings
- Maintain workplace services documentation (e.g., SharePoint content, procedures, service standards)
- Develop laboratory space planning concepts; maintain lab equipment lists and space drawings
- Support feasibility/site master planning analyses; maintain and report planning data for longer-term decisions
- Develop renovation options; create reports and presentations
- Partner with stakeholders to define requirements and recommend solutions aligned to business needs
- Support Procurement for facility planning contracts and purchase orders
- Support implementation of new Space Planning tools
Requirements
- High School Diploma + 6+ years experience supporting workplace/facilities planning OR BS/BA + 2 years (or equivalent to total 6+ years)
- Strong design/graphic presentation skills; ability to collaborate
- AutoCAD and CAFM/IWMS (or related workplace planning tools)
- Revit, CAD drafting, and Bluebeam advantageous
- Lab and EHS standards experience preferred
- A/E/C industry experience advantageous
- Basic knowledge of space planning concepts and office layout practices
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project)
- Strong organization/analysis; attention to detail
- Teamwork, communication, problem-solving
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines
The Facilities Space Planner supports workplace planning, space utilization, and lab and office layout initiatives. Responsibilities include renovation space planning, seat allocation, and drawing management. Works with consultants and internal stakeholders to create functional area designs/changes and coordinate facility infrastructure support needs.
Your Contributions (include, But Are Not Limited To)
- Complete office and lab layout, occupancy tracking, and workspace change tasks
- Maintain space planning documentation (floor plans, seating charts, occupancy data)
- Coordinate office moves, adds, and changes
- Gather/analyze/report space utilization data to support recommendations and decisions
- Collaborate with Facilities, Site Services, IT, and other departments for day-to-day needs
- Maintain accurate CAD drawings and ensure timely updates to workplace databases/drawings
- Maintain workplace services documentation (e.g., SharePoint content, procedures, service standards)
- Develop laboratory space planning concepts; maintain lab equipment lists and space drawings
- Support feasibility/site master planning analyses; maintain and report planning data for longer-term decisions
- Develop renovation options; create reports and presentations
- Partner with stakeholders to define requirements and recommend solutions aligned to business needs
- Support Procurement for facility planning contracts and purchase orders
- Support implementation of new Space Planning tools
Requirements
- High School Diploma + 6+ years experience supporting workplace/facilities planning OR BS/BA + 2 years (or equivalent to total 6+ years)
- Strong design/graphic presentation skills; ability to collaborate
- AutoCAD and CAFM/IWMS (or related workplace planning tools)
- Revit, CAD drafting, and Bluebeam advantageous
- Lab and EHS standards experience preferred
- A/E/C industry experience advantageous
- Basic knowledge of space planning concepts and office layout practices
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project)
- Strong organization/analysis; attention to detail
- Teamwork, communication, problem-solving
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines