Occupancy Planner

JLL; Chandler (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company matching

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL is seeking an Occupancy Planner to track, analyze, and update space data across a designated region. You will drive scenario planning and occupancy solutions that optimize workplace efficiency, coordinating with business units, stakeholders, and facility teams to turn data into actionable insights for modern workplace strategies.

You will develop space layouts, perform audits, and create client-ready presentations while supporting hybrid work environments and contemporary office design

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of occupancy planning/space management experience in corporate real estate.
• Familiarity with workplace strategy concepts and hybrid work environments.
• Strong analytical skills with complex datasets and floor plan interpretation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, xlookup) and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication across organizational levels.
• Proactive problem-solving and ability to manage multiple priorities in a team.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain partnerships across business units and facility teams.
• Execute monthly reporting, data audits, utilization tracking, and space/layout updates.
• Support occupancy planning tasks with analytical thinking and prudent decision-making.
• Simplify spatial data and contribute to project delivery amid client needs.
• Develop compelling PowerPoint presentations for client stakeholders.
• Conduct facility audits and contribute to planning for hybrid work environments.
• Interpret and analyze floor plans using CAFM and BI tools to deliver occupancy solutions.
• Track occupancy metrics supporting mobile and collaborative workplaces.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Real Estate/Architecture/Interior Design

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AutoCAD

CAFM

BI systems

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Location: Chandler, AZ or Austin, TX (onsite)

What this job involves:

As an Occupancy Planner, you will be responsible for tracking, analyzing, and updating space data across our client's portfolio in a designated region. Your analytical expertise and strategic thinking will drive scenario planning and occupancy solutions that optimize workplace efficiency. At JLL, we believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive—and in this role, you'll serve as a critical liaison between business units, stakeholders, and facility management teams, transforming data into actionable insights that shape modern workplace strategies. You'll leverage your relationship-building skills and technical proficiency to deliver comprehensive space management solutions while contributing to planning initiatives that support hybrid work environments and contemporary office design principles. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and you'll experience this firsthand as you coordinate across functions to deliver exceptional occupancy planning outcomes.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Build and maintain strong partnerships across business units, stakeholders, and facility management teams while serving as the liaison ensuring coordination and collaboration
• Execute core deliverables including monthly reporting, data audits, utilization tracking, space and adjacency requirements gathering, and space layout updates
• Support various occupancy planning tasks by applying analytical thinking, decision-making skills, and sound judgment to solve space challenges
• Simplify complex spatial data and contribute to project delivery, adapting to changing client needs with proactive solutions
• Develop compelling PowerPoint presentations that consolidate data and floor plans for client stakeholders across organizational levels
• Conduct facility audits and contribute to planning strategies that optimize workplace efficiency and support hybrid work environments
• Interpret and analyze floor plans while utilizing space planning tools, CAFM systems, and BI platforms to deliver occupancy solutions
• Track occupancy utilization metrics and apply contemporary office design principles to support mobile and collaborative workplace trends

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3–5 years of experience in occupancy planning, space management, interior office planning, furniture planning/management, move/project management, or related facilities function in a corporate real estate setting
• Familiarity with workplace strategy concepts and hybrid work environments
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with complex datasets and interpret floor plans
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (including pivot tables, xlookup, and complex formulas) and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills with an analytical approach to space data analysis and ability to contribute meaningful insights
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact effectively across organizational levels
• Proactive approach to problem-solving, process improvement, and managing multiple priorities in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, particularly with numbers and spatial creativity

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Architecture, Interior Design, or related field
• Experience with industry-standard software including AutoCAD, CAFM, and BI systems
• Excellent presentation abilities with demonstrated executive presence and ability to communicate effectively with various levels of management and clients
• Comprehensive understanding of occupancy utilization metrics, contemporary office design principles, and emerging workplace trends
• Highly collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a strong customer service approach and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Location:

On-site –Austin, TX, Chandler, AZ

Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until candidate identified.

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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