Director of Space & Occupancy Strategy

Cushman & Wakefield; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 128,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid and unpaid time away from work

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Director of Space and Occupancy Planning to oversee occupancy planning across a geographic region. You will generate space layouts, respond to change requests, and coordinate projects with Client relationship managers and Move Managers.

The role requires 7–10 years in a corporate setting, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with CAD and IWMS tools. This position offers a challenging, collaborative environment and opportunities to influence

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in a related discipline or field of study (Architecture, Interior Design, Corporate Real Estate & Facilities Management Planning/Coordination, Facilities, Project or Construction Management)
• 7-10 years of related experience in a corporate environment
• Experience managing day-to-day service requests and coordinating moves
• Strong ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings

Responsibilities

• Oversees facility space and personnel move requests to maximize space efficiencies
• Maintains relationships with client lines of business to understand requirements
• Recommends improvements to operational efficiency, service delivery and asset utilization
• Collaborates with Strategy, Project Management, Facility Management and CRE team members
• Interfaces with client to develop options, finalize concepts and prepare final documents
• Serves as primary client contact for relocation requests and coordinates with Move Manager
• Develops migration plans and sequencing for group relocations
• Organizes data into approved formats for planning and handoff
• Ensures space management system reflects current occupancy and updates from audits
• Maintains space allocation plans and reviews reconfiguration requests
• Engages Furniture Coordinator and other roles for scoping FF&E activities

Skills

Space planning

Occupancy planning

Client relations

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

MS Excel

PowerPoint

AutoCAD

IWMS

Education

BA/BS degree in related discipline

Tools

Serraview

Archibus

iOffice

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Director of Space and Occupancy Planning to oversee occupancy planning across a geographic region. You will generate space layouts, respond to change requests, and coordinate projects with Client relationship managers and Move Managers.

The role requires 7–10 years in a corporate setting, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with CAD and IWMS tools. This position offers a challenging, collaborative environment and opportunities to influence