Senior Occupancy Strategy & Space Planning Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company con•

Medical, Dental & Vision care

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Senior Occupancy Planner in the Chicago area to lead space planning initiatives. You will partner with end users to develop innovative space solutions, manage occupancy data, and report metrics in alignment with workplace programs.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, data-driven insights, and collaboration across teams in a hybrid Chicago-based environment with regional travel to Riverwoods, IL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
• 5 to 7 years of strategic-level occupancy or space planning experience in a corporate real estate setting.
• Strong data analytics to drive insights and support strategic decisions.
• Experience with change management and executive engagement with senior leaders.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and CAFM/IWMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with end users to understand needs and promote workplace solutions.
• Manage space requests and move work orders ensuring timely completion and compliance.
• Gather requirements and present options using analytical thinking.
• Develop block plans for future space use using AutoCAD.
• Report occupancy metrics using dashboards and CAFM/IWMS data.
• Maintain data accuracy in CAFM/IWMS and enforce seat assignment compliance.
• Perform space audits and coordinate relocations and moves.

Skills

Data analytics

Executive engagement

Change management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

CAFM/IWMS

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Senior Occupancy Planner in the Chicago area to lead space planning initiatives. You will partner with end users to develop innovative space solutions, manage occupancy data, and report metrics in alignment with workplace programs.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, data-driven insights, and collaboration across teams in a hybrid Chicago-based environment with regional travel to Riverwoods, IL.