Senior Space & Occupancy Planner: Strategy & Forecasting

Cushman & Wakefield; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Sr Occupancy Planner to oversee tactical occupancy planning for the client’s space portfolio in a defined geographic region. You will prepare presentations, conduct client meetings, and ensure standardized processes across tools and templates.

The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering space planning solutions for expansions, relocations, and consolidations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operational presentations and reports illustrating Space pipeline, progress, challenges, opportunities, and recommendations.
• Conduct meetings with clients, Space team members and cross-functional account members to inform, consult, request action, and seek approval with internal and client stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with core program standards - all C&W tools, processes, templates, and outputs standardized and customized to the client.
• Demonstrate proactive solutioning through root cause analysis, solution development, evaluation of options, and alternatives and recommendation of the best course of action for projects.
• Collaborate with IFM, PDS, and client RE leadership for alignment and day-to-day operations. Recommend adjustments to processes when misalignment is identified.
• Provide effective space planning solutions for all project types (expansions, relocations, consolidations, refreshes).
• Direct the development of planning proposals, site assessments for space efficiencies, utilization metrics, and supply and demand studies.
• Direct the delivery of project activities, including relocations, restacks, renovations, and consolidations.
• Develop, present, and maintain headcount budgets, forecasting, and gearing ratios.
• Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to develop conclusions and recommendations.
• Maintain a working knowledge of CAFM software, space management systems, and relational database functionality.
• Demonstrate proficiency in architectural and engineering drawings, concepts, and design.
• Have experience in managing projects of varied scope and complexity.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software applications.
• Have excellent customer service and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external partners to deliver effective services.
• Have strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Assume ownership of requests to ensure successful completion.
• Pay strong attention to detail and quality.
• Handle concurrent projects with minimal supervision and direction.

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Sr Occupancy Planner to oversee tactical occupancy planning for the client’s space portfolio in a defined geographic region. You will prepare presentations, conduct client meetings, and ensure standardized processes across tools and templates.

The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering space planning solutions for expansions, relocations, and consolidations.