Occupancy Planner

Cushman & Wakefield; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time away from work

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Occupancy Planner to deliver tactical planning for global office portfolio management. You will support site assessments, develop long-term space strategies, and collaborate with stakeholders across regions to optimize utilization and occupancy.

The role requires a BA/BS in a related field and 5+ years in corporate real estate, with strong analytical and coordination skills. A comprehensive benefits package is offered with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a related discipline (e.g. Architecture, Interior Design, CRE & Facilities Management Planning/Coordination, Facilities, Project or Construction Management).
• Minimum of five+ years’ experience in a corporate real estate environment.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop conclusions and recommendations.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint; proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Project space planning and solution development with Senior Occupancy Planners.
• Client relationship management and project coordination.
• Site strategy support related to space and occupancy analysis; solution outcomes and utilization metrics.
• Maintain and analyze BU demand/supply information.
• Monitor BU demand and supply against approved plan.
• Work with the client on utilization data and sizing model information.
• Apply workplace strategy and design standards to long-term planning recommendations.
• Assess sites and space performance to identify tactical projects and real estate solutions.
• Create current and forecasted Stack Plans; develop space plans and test fits.
• Monitor unplanned activity; manage multiple projects across large teams/time zones.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client relationship management

Project coordination

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Ability to work across time zones

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Excel

PowerPoint

CAFM software

Space management systems

Job description

Job Title

Occupancy Planner

Job Description Summary

The Occupancy Planner delivers tactical planning expertise to manage supply, capacity, and demand across the client’s global office portfolio. In this global role, the OP supports the development of site assessments and recommendations that support informed real estate decisions. The OP partners with stakeholders across regions to deliver planning solutions.

Job Description

Principle Responsibilities

• Working with Senior Occupancy Planners, activities will consist of project space planning and solution development, project support including client relationship manager and project coordination, site strategy support related to space and occupancy analysis, solution outcomes and utilization metrics.
• Maintain and analyze BU demand/supply information
• Monitor BU demand and supply against approved plan
• Work with the client on utilization data and sizing model information
• Apply client workplace strategy and design standards to long-term planning recommendations
• Assess sites and space performance to identify tactical projects and recommend real estate solutions
• Create current and forecasted Stack Plans
• Develop space plans and test fits
• Monitor unplanned activity
• Develop and expand relationships with key client/site stakeholders
• Develop and implement strategies to improve Employee Experience for planning
• Coordinate with project manager to ensure work is delivered within timeframe and agreed-upon scope
• Support change management as it pertains to changing workspace and work style
• Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to develop conclusions and recommendations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a related discipline or field of study (i.e. Architecture, Interior Design, Corporate Real Estate & Facilities Management Planning/Coordination, Facilities, Project or Construction Management, etc.)
• Minimum of five+ years’ experience in a corporate real estate environment
• Possesses strong analytical skills and the ability to develop conclusions and recommendations
• Maintains a working knowledge of CAFM software, space management systems and relational database functionality.
• Demonstrates proficiency in architectural and engineering drawings, concepts & design
• Experienced in managing projects of varied scope and complexity
• Proficient in MS Office Suite software applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal relationship skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to build strong relationships with internal and external partners to deliver effective services
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills
• Assumes ownership of requests in order to ensure successful completion
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Ability to handle concurrent projects with minimal supervision and direction
• Ability to work across global time zones and with large teams

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 74,800.00 - $88,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail] . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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