Hybrid Occupancy Planner Sr

CBRE; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an Occupancy Senior Planner in Santa Monica to provide space planning, data mining, reporting, and interpretation of occupancy metrics for large clients. This hybrid role requires four days on-site weekly and close collaboration with the real estate team and stakeholders.

You will develop conceptual plans, move lists, and presentations, while validating space needs across locations and ensuring data accuracy in the system of record. A degree with CRE/LEED certs is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 2–5 years of relevant experience; combination of experience and education considered in lieu of degree.
• Certification in Corporate Real Estate, LEED or Facilities Management required.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Advanced math skills for calculating percentages, fractions, and related figures.

Responsibilities

• Review space requirements and provide conceptual plans and recommendations to the real estate team and stakeholders.
• Create block or stack plans, charters, and move lists.
• Produce complex drawings and presentations for internal and client-facing meetings; involve project management for moves and construction services.
• Collaborate to gain business intelligence, including move sequencing and execution.
• Validate occupancy metrics and ensure location availability reflected in systems of record.
• Prepare forecasts and evaluate space planning trends in general business conditions.
• Discuss project requirements with clients and address functional, operational, and cultural issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Math skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Certification: CRE/LEED/Facilities Management

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Occupancy Sr. Planner, you will provide space planning, data mining, reporting, and interpretation of space planning metrics for large and high-profile clients' needs. This is an Hybrid position for the Santa Monica, CA area 4 days out of the week.

About The Role

As a CBRE Occupancy Sr. Planner, you will provide space planning, data mining, reporting, and interpretation of space planning metrics for large and high-profile clients' needs. This is an Hybrid position for the Santa Monica, CA area 4 days out of the week.

What You'll Do

• Review space requirements and provide conceptual plans and recommendations to the real estate team and high-profile stakeholders.
• Create block or stack plans, charters, and move lists.
• Produce complex drawings and presentations for internal stakeholders and client-facing steering committee meetings for review and feedback. Involve project management staff as appropriate for move and construction services.
• Collaborate with other team members to gain business intelligence including move and relocation sequencing and execution.
• Conduct evaluation and review of work area affected by move planning to ensure that current location(s) and office availability at destination location(s) is reflected accurately.
• Manage space walks for validation and update of occupancy metrics.
• Responsible for reviewing and maintaining occupancy data within the system of record.
• Prepare forecasts and evaluate space planning trends in general business conditions.
• Conduct interviews and discussions with client(s) to gather, coordinate and synthesize project requirements, and functional, operational, and cultural issues.
• Liaise with Change Management teams as needed.
• Make recommendations and implement necessary space planning code changes and/or requirements and updates.
• Facilitate post-occupancy support and reviews to ensure deliverables were executed and client's expectations were met.
• Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.
• Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. May convince to reach an agreement.
• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Certification in Corporate Real Estate, LEED or Facilities Management required.
• Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
• Ability to review possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial related calculations.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills, and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

Disclaimers

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the USA without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Occupancy Planner Sr position is $115,000.00 annually and the maximum salary for the Occupancy Planner Sr position is $125,000.00 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program.

• Benefits for Full-Time Employees
• Corporate welfare benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off, parental leave, and holidays are available as established by Company policy

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).