BB&E is an employee-owned, full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both federal and private sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering, and Program/Project Management Services to our clients.
Position Summary
BB&E is currently looking for an experienced, self-motivated, and detail-oriented Facility Planners (Entry, Mid, and Senior Level) to support the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron (35 CES) at Misawa Air Base, Japan. This role is responsible for planning, design, construction, sustainment, restoration, and modernization of facilities in support of Air Force infrastructure and mission requirements.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Analyze facility requirements for new construction, renovation, and sustainment projects
- Perform space planning and utilization analysis to support installation optimization efforts
- Support planning, programming, and development of infrastructure projects
- Ensure compliance with Air Force policies, planning criteria, and safety standards
- Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and Government stakeholders to align planning efforts
- Develop and present Courses of Action (COAs) with supporting data and risk analysis
- Integrate planning inputs from systems such as GIS, SMS (BUILDER/PAVER), and other data sources
- Assist in development of planning documents, reports, and briefings for leadership decision-making
- Support long-range planning, investment strategies, and facility lifecycle management initiatives
- Provide input to Monthly Status Reports (MSR) and other required deliverables
Requirements
Key Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Government Security Clearance (NACI) is required
- Strong knowledge of facility planning, space utilization, and infrastructure lifecycle management
- Ability to analyze complex data and translate findings into actionable recommendations
- Familiarity with Air Force planning processes, UFC guidance, and facility standards preferred
- Experience integrating data from planning and asset management systems (GIS, SMS)
- Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey concepts to diverse audiences
- Software: Proficiency using MS Office software including Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel, and PowerPoint and advanced Adobe skills preferred
- Self-Starter: Highly motivated to improve organizational efficiency, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines autonomously
Experience & Education
• Experience: A minimum of three (3) to ten (10) years in community planning or facilities management.
• Education: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in architecture, planning, urban planning, public administration, or related field.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform desk work for extended periods, including sitting and using a computer.
- Ability to walk and navigate varied facilities, including construction areas and uneven terrain.
- Fieldwork might require bending, stooping, and kneeling to access and inspect facilities in confined or difficult-to-reach areas.
- Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Requires sufficient vision, hearing, and manual dexterity to perform related tasks.
Benefits
Benefits
- Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan – BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
- Discretionary bonus
- *Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
- *Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
- *Employer-provided Life insurance
- *Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
- *Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
- Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
- Tuition reimbursement & professional development
- Employee referral program
- Employee discounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet insurance discount
*Applies only to full-time employees
*BB&E is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
