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Facilities Planning Consultant

Southwest Airlines
401(k)
United States, Texas, Dallas
Jun 11, 2025
Department: Real Estate Our Company Promise We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer. Job Description: Job Summary Responsible for aligning planning efforts within Corporate Facilities and acting as liaison to coordinate planning efforts across other departments by helping develop and maintain a multi-year strategic Corporate Facilities Plan. This role will also develop and drive strategic initiatives, governance, and efficiency efforts across the Department Additional details: The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours. U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available. Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences. Responsibilities Partner with Facilities Leadership to help develop and maintain a long-term, multi-year Corporate Facilities Plan, establishing goals, targets, strategies, and initiatives that support the Company's business objectives. Help ensure a clear roadmap for both active and future projects Partner with FP&A, Airport Affairs, Network Planning, and department planners to ensure facilities projects align to Company initiatives Aid in the governance process and framework to ensure compliance with Facilities and Corporate Campus design, operational standards, and policies Aid in the Facilities demand intake process and platform management for all Projects, ensuring that work is prioritized and organized efficiently across the Corporate Facilities Function Aid in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Facilities and Corporate Campus, ensuring alignment with the Company's objectives Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Senior Leadership, Facilities Teams, and other Internal Customers to ensure that Facilities planning efforts are aligned with business needs and within budget Continuously assess and improve Facilities planning processes, ensuring they are efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with Company goals. Work to streamline processes and remove any inefficiencies Lead and facilitate meetings and presentations to all levels of Leadership May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Advanced ability to build and maintain relationships, including cross functional alliances inside and outside the Corporate Facilities Function and develop high level of confidence and trust from other department planners and Leadership Proficient skills and vision to improve continuously by reviewing existing methods and leading process changes to enable increased efficiency Proficient in demonstrating adaptability by using past experiences to anticipate issues and address challenging situations Proficient in problem solving and strategic storytelling Proficient knowledge of strategic and financial analysis with ability to collect and analyze quantitative data to aid in decision making Ability to identify and facilitate the resolution of complex issues and impactful business problems using a methodical and logical approach Advanced ability to lead and explain complex information or situations in a clear and concise manner, specific to the audience, including Senior Leadership Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions and deliver projects within the defined timeline Education Required: High School Diploma or GED Experience Proficient level experience and knowledge in: Strategic planning, managing business projects or initiatives Creating Executive-level materials (PowerPoint decks, reports) and presenting to upper-level management Analytical and quantitative skills with spreadsheets or other qualitative modeling Licensing/Certification N/A Physical Abilities Ability to perform work duties from [limited space workstation/desk/office area] for extended periods of time Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job Other Qualifications Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 Must be at least 18 years of age Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary and sensitive Company information Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines Air travel with occasional overnight stays required Competitive market salary from $100,700.00 per year to $111,900.00 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company. Benefits you'll love: Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too) Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit* Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets) Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment. Explore more Benefits you'll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.401(k) match contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and applicable IRS limitsProfitSharing contributions are subject to Retirement Savings Plan vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.** Please print/save this job description because it won't be available after you apply.