Facilities Planning & Project Manager

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

This position is responsible for space planning and overseeing the build out of the company's office space nationwide and for managing employee office movement.

What you will do:

• Works with executive management to establish and manage the budget for furniture and construction projects. Schedules numerous internal and external service providers and supervises a variety of furniture installation and construction projects, ensuring adherence to Company standards.
• Leads project meetings, establishes schedules and supervises tasks of Facility Technicians, internal/external construction crews, furniture installers, movers and IT service providers.
• Manages and allocates available inventory and creates project specification lists.
• Works with vendors on coordinating pricing and places orders through Purchasing.
• Supervises installation, facilitates invoice payments.
• Maintains accurate database of floor plans.
• Prepares drawings for project-specific tasks and shares with internal/external service providers.
• On a back-up basis, utilizes CAFM system, reviews and approves space requests for employee additions and moves.
• Acts as liaison between users, IT service groups and CAFM Administration.
• Works with management to develop and comply with long-range space allocation goals.
• Works on numerous software programs to perform daily functions, including AutoCAD, Remedy, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, CAFM and the GWF Intranet.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or interior design, or 5+ years' experience in space planning/managing interior construction projects or equivalent education and experience.
• Reading and interpreting architectural drawings, ability to coordinate and handle multiple projects, leadership and mediation skills, good verbal and written communication skills and a thorough knowledge of internal Empower departments' workflows and methods
• Current knowledge of various furniture systems, ergonomic trends, cabling requirements and local building codes.
• Strong understanding of a service industry
• Travel up to 20% required

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description. You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.

Base Salary Range

$79,400.00 - $112,175.00

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer • Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

Job Posting End Date at 12:01 am on:

08-22-2026

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