Occupancy Planner

CBRE Group, Inc.; Dearborn, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an Occupancy Planner to provide space planning, data mining, reporting, and interpretation of occupancy metrics for a small to medium-sized client.

This role supports Moves, Additions and Changes services, including design, construction, and relocation activities. You will review space needs, create plans, produce presentations, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive informed decisions and approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred; up to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Experience analyzing information to make judgments.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and inquisitive mindset.
• Intermediate math skills for percentages and fractions.

Responsibilities

• Review space requirements and provide conceptual plans to stakeholders.
• Assist with block or stack plans and move lists.
• Produce drawings and presentations for internal stakeholders and client meetings.
• Collaborate with team to gain business intelligence on relocation sequencing.
• Attend client meetings and draft minutes for approvals.
• Enter and maintain occupancy data in the system of record.
• Prepare forecasts and evaluate space planning trends.
• Coordinate with vendors to investigate code requirements and permits.
• Facilitate post-occupancy reviews to ensure deliverables meet client expectations.

Skills

Procedures usage

Information analysis

Organizational skills

Math skills (percentages, fractions)

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Certifications in CRE/LEED/Facilities Mgmt preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 behaviors 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.