Occupancy Planner

CBRE Group, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an Occupancy Planner to deliver space planning, data mining, reporting, and interpretation of space planning metrics for a small to mid-size client.

This role supports Moves, Additions and Changes and collaborates with architectural vendors and PM teams to ensure compliance and execution. The candidate will review space requirements, create block plans, produce drawings, and present to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Review space requirements and provide conceptual plans and recommendations to real estate team or stakeholders.
• Assist with creating block or stack plans and move lists.
• Produce drawings and presentations for internal stakeholders and client meetings.
• Enter and maintain occupancy data in the system of record.
• Prepare forecasts and evaluate space planning trends.

Skills

Space planning

Data analysis

Reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Corporate Real Estate Certification (optional)

Tools

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

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.