Occupancy Planner

JLL; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking an Occupancy Planner to partner with business leaders and workplace teams to optimize space utilization across a complex corporate portfolio. You will use data, trends, and business requirements to support growth and enhance the employee experience.

The role emphasizes occupancy planning, space analytics, and collaboration with Facilities, Real Estate, and Project teams to deliver strategic workplace solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in occupancy planning, workplace strategy, facilities planning, or corporate real estate.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience translating business needs into space planning solutions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business units to understand current and future space requirements.
• Develop occupancy plans, capacity analyses, and workplace strategies.
• Create space plans, stacking plans, and planning scenarios aligned with business objectives.
• Analyze occupancy, utilization, and headcount data to support decisions.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Real Estate, Design, and Project teams on workplace initiatives.
• Support space optimization, move planning, and portfolio planning efforts.
• Support FF&E selections
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership reviews and strategic planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Space planning

Excel

PowerPoint

Presentation skills

Education

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

Tools

CAD

Workplace management tools

Job description

Position Overview

The Occupancy Planner partners with business leaders, workplace teams, and project stakeholders to develop strategic occupancy and space planning solutions. This role uses data, workplace trends, and business requirements to optimize space utilization, support growth initiatives, and enhance the employee experience across a complex corporate portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business units to understand current and future space requirements.
• Develop occupancy plans, capacity analyses, and workplace strategies.
• Create space plans, stacking plans, and planning scenarios that align with business objectives.
• Analyze occupancy, utilization, and headcount data to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Real Estate, Design, and Project teams on workplace initiatives.
• Support space optimization, move planning, and portfolio planning efforts.
• Support FF&E selections
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership reviews and strategic planning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Planning, Real Estate, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in occupancy planning, workplace strategy, facilities planning, or corporate real estate.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience translating business needs into space planning solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with CAD, workplace management tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of commercial furniture systems and workplace design principles.
• Experience supporting large corporate campuses or multi-site portfolios.
• Background in technology, manufacturing, laboratory, or research environments.

Key Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Workplace & Occupancy Planning
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Space Utilization
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Presentation & Communication Skills