How to hire a space planner

How to hire a space planner, step by step

Here's a step-by-step space planner hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a space planner job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new space planner
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the space planner you need to hire. Certain space planner roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A space planner's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, space planners from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of space planners and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Space Planner	Description	Hourly rate
   Space Planner	Urban and regional planners develop land use plans and programs that help create communities, accommodate population growth, and revitalize physical facilities in towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.	$22-42
   Urban Design Consultant	An urban design consultant is in charge of many projects, and so they have to oversee tasks and plan assignments. They are skilled in creating interior design solutions, space planning, sketching, and product selection... Show more	$24-37
   Urban Renewal Manager	An urban renewal manager has a multitude of roles he/she performs in the organization he/she finds himself in. They conduct detailed economic and statistical analysis of market trends... Show more	$26-54

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Space Planning
   • Real Estate
   • Project Management
   • Space Management
   • Space Utilization
   • Archibus
   • CAFM
   • Space Allocation
   • Office Space
   • Mac
   • HR
   • Aided Design
   • Facilities Management
   • Office Furniture

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   Responsibilities:

   • Guide production planning activities ranging from developing and revising production schedules, forecasting trends and customer demand, and managing logistics.
   • Track projects and drawing data bases in IWMS and Manhattan CAFM software system.
   • Work as part of CAFM team handling client requests and generate work orders from team mailbox.
   • Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.
   • Generate environmental impact statement (EIS) maps & studies as part of the NEPA compliance process.
   • Ensure compliance with environmental standards; prepare CEQA/NEPA documents as required.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your space planner job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A space planner can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, space planners' average salary in arkansas is 47% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level space planners 48% less than senior-level space planners.
   • Certifications. A space planner with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a space planner's salary.

   Average space planner salary

   $64,516yearly

   $31.02 hourly rate

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   Entry-level space planner salary

   $46,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 21, 2026

   Average space planner salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$88,985	$43
   2	California	$83,196	$40
   3	New York	$76,001	$37
   4	Massachusetts	$75,134	$36
   5	Oregon	$73,163	$35
   6	New Jersey	$72,873	$35
   7	Washington	$72,640	$35
   8	Maryland	$71,238	$34
   9	Kansas	$67,107	$32
   10	Colorado	$66,443	$32
   11	Florida	$63,457	$31
   12	Illinois	$60,409	$29
   13	North Carolina	$59,780	$29
   14	Nebraska	$57,728	$28
   15	Texas	$57,665	$28
   16	Missouri	$57,632	$28
   17	Iowa	$56,988	$27
   18	Wisconsin	$56,790	$27
   19	Tennessee	$56,451	$27
   20	Ohio	$56,424	$27

   Average space planner salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$121,248	$58.29
   2	Bed Bath & Beyond	$106,828	$51.36
   3	NetApp	$99,153	$47.67
   4	Intel	$95,275	$45.81	18
   5	Bloomberg	$93,591	$45.00	6
   6	Amazon	$85,719	$41.21	62
   7	Formlabs	$81,667	$39.26	3
   8	Parsons	$81,573	$39.22	4
   9	BGC Partners	$78,572	$37.77
   10	STV Group	$75,849	$36.47
   11	Yale University	$72,956	$35.08	3
   12	Lockheed Martin	$72,435	$34.82	203
   13	University of Rochester	$70,293	$33.79	2
   14	Ball	$69,998	$33.65
   15	Huntington Hospital	$68,566	$32.96
   16	Deloitte	$68,366	$32.87
   17	ASML Holding	$68,258	$32.82	3
   18	Raytheon Technologies	$67,235	$32.32	17
   19	Planate Management Group	$66,720	$32.08
   20	Emory University	$66,685	$32.06	1

4. Writing a space planner job description

   A job description for a space planner role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a space planner job description:

   Space planner job description example

   Make your next move an expert one.
   At Colliers it's not our success that sets us apart, it's how we achieve it. Our people are passionate, take ownership and always do what's right for our clients, people and communities.
   
   Why Colliers?
   Our enterprising environment needs your expertise to facilitate Colliers' continued growth as an industry leader. Our nimble, decentralized culture can provide you with a wealth of opportunities to learn about our business and quickly gain experience to accelerate your career.
   
   Who you are
   As a Space Planner, you're interested in working within a dynamic team to create great spaces that exceed client expectations! You'll be meeting with clients, gathering program requirements and effectively taking projects from the design phase through the permit drawings. Your focus is to ensure that all projects are timely completed within the allotted schedule and budget.
   
   What you bring
   2-year college degree with knowledge of Revit/AutoCAD 3 - 5 years' experience in the architectural/interior design field.Ability to self-start and work independently.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint. Sharepoint and Outlook).Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
   
   What success looks like
   Meeting with clients, gathering program requirements and having the ability to take projects from the design phase through the permit drawings. Ability to handling construction orchestration responsibilities once project construction has started. Field verification of existing building conditions, building base updates, square footage analysis, lease exhibits, and market plans.Work collaboratively with other Colliers team members Responsible to deliver Architectural Documents, in coordination with the Project Architect.Responsible for managing the Revit/AutoCAD, correspondence, and project files per Architecture standards at the project level.Ensures that a central project file system is current in relation to the projects the individual is working.Acts as a production resource to Architecture Leadership to help deliver our professional design services.Develops various production materials specific to the various audiences and business segments including, but not limited to, commercial, industrial, institutional, church, healthcare and private real estate development projects.Keeps updated on changes occurring in the industry and marketplace in order to take advantage of new opportunities for our business.Strong communication skills with both internal staff members, external clients and vendors with a proven ability to multi-task.You handle work orders, process invoices for equipment and facilities, author meeting agendas and minutes, and assist with reimbursement requests.Fill in as moderator on project calls as needed.You are successfully able to prioritize your time and work on changing priorities while maintaining a professional attitude and calm demeanor.Skills and ability to manage minor modification/renovation type projects.
   
   #LI-TS1
   Make your next move an expert one and join us as we lead the industry into the future.
   
   Please be aware that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Colliers professionals in the United States are required to be fully vaccinated or engage in ongoing testing at regular intervals determined by Colliers in order to attend any Colliers workplace. As a condition of commencing any role, you will be required to self-report your vaccination status or testing results, as applicable, and provide verifying documentation. If you have any questions, please discuss with your Talent Acquisition Advisor.
   Direct applicants only please, no agencies.
   Colliers provides equal employment opportunity to all persons. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right space planner for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with space planners they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit space planners who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your space planner job on Zippia to find and recruit space planner candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting space planners requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new space planner

   Once you've selected the best space planner candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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