Facilities Planning Manager

Number of employees

50

Rockville, MD

Posted on: 2026-08-25

Category: energy

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Axle Energy is a UK-based energy technology company that provides a unified API platform enabling carmakers, EV charger manufacturers, battery systems, and heating and cooling providers to connect distributed home energy assets to electricity markets. Through its platform, companies can aggregate these assets into a coordinated virtual power plant (VPP), allowing flexible demand to be shifted and optimised in response to grid conditions. Axle handles the full stack from asset onboarding and optimisation to payment distribution, making it straightforward for hardware and energy brands to monetise flexibility without building bespoke grid integration infrastructure. Axle Energy's mission is closely aligned with the green energy transition. By turning everyday home assets such as electric vehicles, heat pumps, and batteries into grid-responsive resources, the company helps balance electricity networks that are increasingly reliant on intermittent renewable generation. This approach supports decarbonisation goals by reducing the need for fossil-fuel peaker plants and enabling higher penetrations of renewable energy, while also providing financial returns to end users and partner businesses. What distinguishes Axle Energy is its developer-first approach and breadth of asset coverage under a single, enterprise-grade API with over 99.9% uptime. The platform currently has 300,000 live devices connected and a flexibility pool of 2 GW of shiftable load capacity. Trusted by brands including Pod Point, Myenergi, and Easee, Axle has demonstrated the ability to drive regulatory change and deliver features rapidly. The company announced a $25 million Series A funding round led by Energize Capital, underscoring investor confidence in its market position.

(ID: 2026-3403)


Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries. We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).


Axle is seeking a Facilities Planning Manager to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the Rockville, MD


Benefits We Offer:

  • 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  • 401K match up to 5%
  • Educational Benefits for Career Growth
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Flexible Spending Accounts:
    • Healthcare (FSA)
    • Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
    • Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
    • Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Position Overview

Facilities Planning Manager (Design/Space Planning), NCI/OSFM: Axle is seeking a Facilities Planning Manager to support space planning, architectural interior design, and design review and coordination for new and existing space renovations within NCI office buildings and biomedical research facilities. This role conducts space surveys, plans and develops interior spaces considering function, user needs, building codes, durability, life cycle costs, energy use, aesthetics, and budget, and advises staff on interior design factors including space planning, layout, furnishings, materials, and color selection. The role reviews schematic design, design development, and construction drawings for compliance with specifications, coordinates relocation projects with on-site move management staff, and develops working knowledge of NCI OSFM's Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system, VisionFM. A minimum of an Associate's degree in Interior Design or a related discipline and at least six years of related experience are required, along with strong communication skills and excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.

Field of Study

  • Interior Design or a related discipline

Software

  • AutoCAD 2010 or later
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Skills

  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills

Deliverables

  • Work products and documents related to implementing short-term and long-range strategic planning for the management of space data, real property, and personal property assets of NCI; managing space planning, architectural interior design, design review, and coordination of new and existing space — Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to planning and developing interior spaces; advising staff on interior design factors; reviewing schematic design, design development, and construction drawings to ensure compliance with specifications; rendering design ideas in the form of pin-ups or drawings; selecting or designing and purchasing furnishings, artwork, and accessories — Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to conducting space surveys; discussing and providing advice and guidance on areas to be surveyed and types of information to be gathered; providing advice on architectural standards, building codes, and plumbing and electrical regulations and guidelines specified by the CAFM system software — Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to reviewing surveys; ensuring that all drawings follow appropriate standards and guidelines; working with staff to resolve and correct problems or deficiencies in architectural drawings and related information — Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to using computer-aided drafting (CAD) and related software to produce planning and/or construction documents; reviewing shop drawings; providing detailed cost estimates; maintaining furniture inventory for reuse and retrofit of existing space — Ad-Hoc
  • Work products and documents related to reviewing space inventory data within the CAFMS; ensuring that space is assigned and used per its original intent — Ad-Hoc

Statement of Work Details

  • Work with staff on space planning, architectural interior design, and design review and coordination of new and existing space renovated within NCI office buildings and biomedical research facilities
  • Conduct space surveys; discuss with and provide expert advice and guidance regarding what areas are to be surveyed and what types of information must be gathered
  • Plan and develop interior spaces, considering factors such as function, user needs, building codes, durability, life cycle costs, energy use, aesthetics, and budget
  • Advise staff on interior design factors such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings and equipment, materials, and color selection
  • Review schematic design, design development, and construction drawings to ensure compliance with specifications
  • Work with staff on the design and placement of ergonomic equipment
  • Confer with client to determine factors affecting planning of interior environments, such as budget, architectural preferences, purpose, and function
  • Coordinate relocation projects with on-site move management staff
  • Develop working knowledge of NCI OSFM's Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system, VisionFM
  • Work with outside vendors to coordinate furniture procurement and installation
  • Review surveys submitted by contract staff, in conjunction with other appropriate staff members
  • Use computer-aided drafting (CAD) and related software to produce planning and/or construction documents
  • Review shop drawings
  • Maintain furniture inventory for reuse and retrofit of existing space
  • Ensure that all drawings follow appropriate standards and guidelines
  • Coordinate with trades, including contractors, architects, and engineers
  • Conduct reviews to ensure that space is assigned and used per its original intent and the capabilities of the overall building structure and layout

Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description or responsibilities as needed.


The diversity of Axle’s employees is a tremendous asset. We are firmly committed to providing equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will not tolerate any illegal discrimination or harassment based on age, race, gender, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, status with respect to public assistance, and other characteristics protected under state, federal, or local law and to deter those who aid, abet, or induce discrimination or coerce others to discriminate.


Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact: [email protected]


This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and location.

Salary Range
$120,000$125,000 USD

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