Occupancy Planner

Cushman & Wakefield U.S., Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Santa Clara, CA is seeking an Occupancy Planner to oversee tactical occupancy planning across a global portfolio, focusing on space, supply and demand.

Key activities include managing change requests, project space planning, client coordination, site strategy related to occupancy analysis, utilization metrics, and collaboration with project managers to deliver on time within scope.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day change requests and project space planning.
• Coordinate with clients and project managers to ensure timely delivery.
• Analyze workplace utilization and occupancy data to inform strategy.

Job description

Job Title Occupancy Planner

Job Description Summary Occupancy Planner to oversee and provide tactical occupancy planning expertise in supply, capacity and demand for a global portfolio.

Essential Responsibilities:

Activities will consist of day-to-day change requests, 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 Understand and incorporate workplace strategy in long-term plans Identify tactical projects for implementation Create current and forecasted Stack Plans Develop space plans 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 AAP/EEO Statement: C&W provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees during employment are treated without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. 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: $ 108,800.00 - $128,000.00 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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About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com