Senior Occupancy Planner

JLL; Malvern (Chester County); Remote; USD 82,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate firm is seeking a Senior Project Occupancy Planner for a 12-month engagement. The role involves strategic occupancy planning, data analysis, and project management. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and 5-7 years of relevant experience. This position offers remote work options across various locations, and competitive compensation is provided.

Benefits

401(k) plan with matching company contributions

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in corporate environment with experience in space/occupancy planning and space data management.
• Experience coordinating across multiple time zones.
• Excellent presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead kick-off meetings with key stakeholders to establish project foundation.
• Synthesize space requirements and business unit needs.
• Develop stack and block plans showing building/floor allocations.

Skills

Client/ Stakeholder Relationship Management

Workplace strategy and occupancy planning

Data and analytical skills

Creative Problem-Solving

Leadership and Motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Architecture, Design, Construction Management, or a related field

Tools

IWMS platforms

CMMS platforms

Job description

Overview

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Job Description:

JLL is seeking a Senior Project Occupancy Planner to join our team for a critical 12-month engagement with potential renewal options. This role will focus on strategic occupancy planning initiatives including international site onboarding, domestic building redevelopment support, general occupancy support and comprehensive data analysis to optimize space utilization across our portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Project Initiation

• Lead kick-off meetings with key stakeholders to establish project foundation
• Provide project management oversight with weekly engagement status reports
• Conduct regular project update meetings and coordinate with local teams
• Gather and analyze space and occupancy data

Analysis & Programming

• Synthesize space requirements and business unit needs to be included in the workplace program
• Develop programming framework to guide design team on test-fits and design direction

Occupancy Planning

• Develop stack and block plans showing building/floor allocations by business groups
• Design specialty space allocations and integrations
• Produce occupancy plan scenario reports comparing workplace options and impacts
• Understand supply, capacity and headcount forecasts

Data Analytics & Insights

• Strong excel skills and confidence in handling large data sets
• Conduct comprehensive analysis of neighborhood, unassigned, and utilization data
• Identify key patterns, trends, and optimization opportunities
• Develop actionable recommendations based on data findings
• Create executive-level reports and presentations on occupancy metrics
• Maintain and enhance data management systems and processes

Role Competencies:

• Competency 1: Client/ Stakeholder Relationship Management and communication skills
• Competency 2: Proven experience in workplace strategy and occupancy planning
• Competency 3: Strong data and analytical skills
• Competency 4: Creative Problem-Solving Skills
• Competency 5: Leadership and Motivation Skills

Qualifications

• o A bachelor’s degree in real estate, Finance, Architecture, Design, Construction Management, or related field is required.
• o 5-7 years of experience in corporate environment with experience in space/occupancy planning and space data management at a strategic level.
• o Experience coordinating across multiple time zones
• o Excellent presentation skills
• o Familiarity with IWMS and CMMS platforms

Estimated compensation for this position: 82,500.00 - 126,500.00 USD per year

Location: Remote - Charlotte, NC, Malvern, PA, Phoenix, AZ, Plano, TX

Additional notes

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Privacy & Equal Opportunity

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