Senior Occupancy Planner — Hybrid (Chicago)

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company contributions

Medical, Dental & Vision care

Paid parental leave

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Senior Occupancy Planner in the Chicago region to partner with end users, develop innovative space solutions, and manage occupancy data aligned with workplace programs. This role requires 5–7 years in occupancy/space planning, strong data analytics, and advanced AutoCAD/CAFM/IWMS skills.

The position blends on-site and hybrid work with travel to Riverwoods as needed. The successful candidate will lead space planning, reporting, and data-driven decision support, collaborating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• 5–7 years of strategic occupancy/space planning experience in corporate real estate.
• Proven data analytics to drive decision-making and reporting.
• Change management and executive engagement with senior leadership.
• Advanced MS Office proficiency including pivot tables and complex formulas.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for test-fit options; CAFM/IWMS systems like FMS, Manhattan, Tririga, Archibus.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with end-user customers to understand business needs and promote workplace solutions.
• Manage space requests and move work orders to ensure timely completion and compliance.
• Gather workplace requirements and present options for client decision-making.
• Develop block plans and layouts using AutoCAD and support business case development.
• Report occupancy metrics using BI dashboards, CAFM/IWMS, and Excel at campus, metro, or regional levels.
• Ensure data accuracy in CAFM/IWMS databases and compliant seat assignments.
• Perform physical space audits and coordinate migrations with move teams.

Skills

MS Excel

Pivot tables

Data analysis

Executive engagement

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

CAFM/IWMS (FMS, Manhattan, Tririga, Archibus)

Google Workspace

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

JLL is seeking a Senior Occupancy Planner in the Chicago region to partner with end users, develop innovative space solutions, and manage occupancy data aligned with workplace programs. This role requires 5–7 years in occupancy/space planning, strong data analytics, and advanced AutoCAD/CAFM/IWMS skills.

The position blends on-site and hybrid work with travel to Riverwoods as needed. The successful candidate will lead space planning, reporting, and data-driven decision support, collaborating