Occupancy Planner

CBRE; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE in Michigan seeks an Occupancy Planner to provide space planning, data mining, reporting, and interpretation of occupancy metrics for a small to medium client. This role is part of Moves, Additions and Changes, focusing on space design, construction, and moving services.

You will review requirements, create block plans, develop move lists, and produce presentations for internal and client-facing reviews. Collaboration with teams ensures accurate space forecasts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience considered.
• Strong MS Office skills and data interpretation ability.
• Experience analyzing information and applying standard practices.

Responsibilities

• Review space requirements and provide conceptual plans to stakeholders.
• Create block/stack plans and move lists.
• Produce drawings and presentations for reviews and client meetings.
• Collaborate to gather BI, relocation sequencing, and execution details.
• Maintain occupancy data in system of record and prepare forecasts.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Occupancy Planner, you will provide space planning, data mining, reporting, and interpretation of space planning metrics for a small to medium-sized client's needs. This job is part of the Moves, Additions and Changes function. They are responsible for building space design, construction, and moving services.

What You'll Do

• Review space requirements and provide conceptual plans and recommendations to the real estate team or stakeholders.
• Assist with creating block or stack plans and move lists.
• Produce drawings and presentations for internal stakeholders and client-facing steering committee meetings for review and feedback.
• Collaborate with other team members to gain business intelligence including move and relocation sequencing and execution.
• Attend client meetings, draft meeting minutes, and obtain approvals to proceed when required.
• May attend space walks for validation and update of occupancy metrics.
• Responsible for entering 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 clients to gather, coordinate and synthesize project requirements, and functional, operational, and cultural issues.
• Partner with Architectural Vendors and Project Management to investigate code requirements and city or county permits when moving or reconfiguring office space.
• Facilitate post-occupancy support and reviews to ensure deliverables were executed and client's expectations were met.
• Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practical experience in applying them.
• Lead by example and model behaviours that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Impact the quality of own work.
• Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with up to 3 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 preferred.
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

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).