On-site Senior Space & Occupancy Strategist

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Senior Occupancy Planner in McLean, VA to partner with end users, develop innovative space solutions, and report occupancy data in line with workplace programs.

Responsibilities include creating block plans, managing space requests, and delivering data-driven insights using BI dashboards and CAFM/IWMS. The role requires 5–7 years of space planning experience and strong communication across senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• 5–7 years of strategic-level occupancy/space planning experience in corporate real estate.
• Proven data analytics to drive insights and strategic decisions.
• Experience with change management and engaging executives.
• Strong presentation and written/verbal communication skills.
• Advanced MS Office skills, pivot tables and complex formulas.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with end users to understand space needs and promote workplace solutions.
• Manage space requests, move work orders, and develop stacking/block/adjacency plans.
• Gather requirements and provide options for client decision making.
• Develop block plans for future space use and support real estate actions with business cases.
• Report utilization and occupancy metrics using BI dashboards, CAFM/IWMS, and Excel.
• Ensure data accuracy in CAFM/IWMS and manage seat allocations with adjacency rules.
• Conduct physical space audits and coordinate relocation schedules with move teams.

Skills

Occupancy planning

Data analytics

Change management

Executive engagement

MS Office

AutoCAD

CAFM/IWMS

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Architecture, Interior Design, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

CAFM/IWMS

Google Workspace

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Senior Occupancy Planner in McLean, VA to partner with end users, develop innovative space solutions, and report occupancy data in line with workplace programs.

Responsibilities include creating block plans, managing space requests, and delivering data-driven insights using BI dashboards and CAFM/IWMS. The role requires 5–7 years of space planning experience and strong communication across senior leadership.