Director of Space Optimization & Occupancy

Cushman & Wakefield; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 128,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Director of Space and Occupancy Planning to oversee occupancy planning for a geographic region. The role focuses on space layout options, group relocations, and data-driven solutions to optimize portfolio efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years of experience in corporate real estate, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and proficiency with AutoCAD and IWMS tools to support strategic change initiatives.

Qualifications

• The candidate has 7–10 years of related experience in corporate spaces.
• Proven ability to manage space and occupancy projects in a corporate CRE setting.
• Experience communicating with management levels and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversees space and personnel move requests to maximize efficiency.
• Maintains relationships with client lines of business to understand needs.
• Develops migration plans and coordinates with Move Managers and Project Managers.
• Prepares final documents for client approval and maintains occupancy data quality.
• Leads data organization for planning and handoff, including PowerPoint and spreadsheets.

Skills

Space planning

Occupancy analysis

Data analysis

Project coordination

Education

BA/BS in related discipline

Tools

AutoCad

Serraview

Archibus

iOffice

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Director of Space and Occupancy Planning to oversee occupancy planning for a geographic region. The role focuses on space layout options, group relocations, and data-driven solutions to optimize portfolio efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years of experience in corporate real estate, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and proficiency with AutoCAD and IWMS tools to support strategic change initiatives.