Facilities Planner & Designer

Facilities Planner & Designer-839612

At Franklin Templeton, everything we do is focused on one thing – delivering better client outcomes. We do that by partnering closely with our clients, assessing their strategic needs, and identifying the solution or solutions that can meet the challenge. Over 12,000 employees working in 34 countries around the world are dedicated to servicing investment solutions for our clients in more than 160 countries. For more than 70 years our success has been a direct result of the talent, skills and persistence of our people, and we are looking for qualified candidates to join our team.

What is the Corporate Real Estate - Planning & Design group responsible for?

The Corporate Real Estate - Planning & Design Department is a small, team-oriented and highly collaborative group consisting of Project Managers and Space Planners/Designers. The team is responsible for strategic planning and design of the 5,000,000 square foot global real estate portfolio. The department is also responsible for the development and implementation of space standards, policies/guidelines and project construction oversight related to providing a safe, efficient, and functional work environment at Franklin Templeton.

What is the Planner & Designer responsible for?

• Assist the Director and Project Managers in various design and restack projects, drafting conceptual drawings, selecting finishes and presentations.
• Conduct space studies, evaluations, trend research, user interviews and benchmarking to develop space plans and interior designs.
• Develop floor plans, furniture plans, restacks and other drawings using AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of furniture purchase and installation process, multi-vendor coordination requirements, and the ability to follow process from concept, through build, to completion of punch list items.
• Basic Knowledge of general code requirements (CBC, ADA, etc.) with ability to review floor plans, submittals and shop drawings.
• Keep up to date with leading-edge developments in the furniture, design and construction industries.
• Participate in real estate efforts and calculate/validate space area required and applicable lease loads.
• Prepare and issue periodic reports on space inventory, utilization, vacancy, and allocation.
• New hire/termination support including seat assignments, track changes, update cad drawings and excel files.

What ideal qualifications, skills & experience would help someone be successful?

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Interior Design, Architecture.
• 4+ years of related experience in interior design or construction firms specializing in commercial interiors and workplace strategies, or being an owner representative.
• Competency in AutoCAD and MS office suite is a must with strong ability to draft floor plans and interior elevations. Working knowledge of 3D or Sketch-up and Revit is a plus.
• Knowledge of architectural CAD drafting standards, and industry practices such as templates, layering standards, symbols, etc.
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and effectively with all levels of staff.
• Experience working with cross-functional and multi-channel teams.
• Creative and strong problem solver.
• Flexibility in time zone work, experience adjusting work hours accordingly.

What makes Franklin Templeton unique?

In addition to the dynamic and professional environment at Franklin Templeton, we strive to ensure that our employees have access to a competitive and valuable set of Total Rewards—the mix of both monetary and non-monetary rewards provided to you in recognition for your time, talents, efforts, and results. Highlights of our benefits include:

• Three weeks paid time off the first year
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 75% company match on your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
• Employee Stock Investment Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
• Onsite fitness center and recreation center*
• Onsite cafeteria*

• Only applicable at certain locations
  

We believe that being a good corporate citizen is good business. To us, corporate citizenship means being accountable, serving our clients, being an employer of choice, managing our environmental impact, and supporting our communities. An emphasis on corporate citizenship is embedded in our culture and values, and is an important element of how we achieve success. We are also committed to your learning and development with resources focused around Experience, Exposure, and Education, to help you achieve your professional development goals. Take some time to, meet some of our people, and see what it means to say, “I AM Franklin Templeton”. Franklin Templeton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. We invite you to visit us at http://www.franklintempletoncareers.com/ to learn more about our company and our career opportunities. Franklin Templeton is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need an accommodation to search for, or apply for, one of our positions please send an email to accommodations@FranklinTempleton.com. In your email, please include the accommodation you are requesting and the job title and job number you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request. Please note that only requests for accommodations will receive a response. #LI-US#ASSOCIATE

JOB FUNCTION: General Services and Facilities

PRIMARY LOCATION: United States-California-San Mateo

SCHEDULE: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor