Director of Space & Occupancy Strategy

Cushman & Wakefield; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Director of Space and Occupancy Planning in Des Moines, IA. The role leads space planning and occupancy analysis for a regional portfolio, delivering space layouts and group relocation strategies to meet business needs.

Responsibilities include coordinating moves, maintaining data for occupancy plans, and collaborating with CRE teams to optimize efficiency and asset utilization.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Corporate Real Estate or Facilities Management Planning/Coordination.
• 7-10 years of related experience in a corporate team environment.
• Experience in coordinating day-to-day service requests and communicating with all levels of management.
• Experience reviewing architectural drawings and site occupancy plans for short- and long-term scenarios.
• Ability to develop occupancy plans with supply and demand analysis and move scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all facility space and personnel moves to maximize space efficiency in the territory.
• Engage with client lines of business to understand requirements and impacts to the portfolio.
• Recommend improvements to operational efficiency, service delivery, and asset utilization.
• Collaborate with Strategy, Project Management, and Facility Management teams.
• Develop migration plans and sequencing for group relocations with Move Manager and Project Manager.

Skills

Space planning

Occupancy analysis

Data management

Client relations

Project coordination

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Education

BA/BS degree in related discipline

Tools

AutoCad

IWMS Serraview

Archibus

iOffice

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Director of Space and Occupancy Planning in Des Moines, IA. The role leads space planning and occupancy analysis for a regional portfolio, delivering space layouts and group relocation strategies to meet business needs.

Responsibilities include coordinating moves, maintaining data for occupancy plans, and collaborating with CRE teams to optimize efficiency and asset utilization.