Space & Occupancy Planner | Data-Driven Real Estate

CBRE; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an Occupancy Planner to provide space planning, data mining, reporting, and interpretation of space planning metrics for a small to medium-sized client. This role sits within Moves, Additions and Changes, focusing on space design, construction, and relocation services.

The candidate will review space requirements, create block plans, develop drawings and presentations, and collaborate to gather insights on relocation sequencing. Strong MS Office skills and a degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with up to 3 years of relevant experience; in lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Certification in Corporate Real Estate, LEED, or Facilities Management preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Review space requirements and provide conceptual plans and recommendations to the real estate team or stakeholders.
• Assist with creating block or stack plans and move lists.
• Produce drawings and presentations for internal stakeholders and client-facing steering committee meetings for review and feedback.
• Collaborate with other team members to gain business intelligence including move and relocation sequencing and execution.
• Attend client meetings, draft meeting minutes, and obtain approvals to proceed when required.
• May attend space walks for validation and update of occupancy metrics.
• Responsible for entering and maintaining occupancy data within the system of record.
• Prepare forecasts and evaluate space planning trends in general business conditions.
• Conduct interviews and discussions with clients to gather, coordinate and synthesize project requirements, and functional, operational, and cultural issues.
• Partner with Architectural Vendors and Project Management to investigate code requirements and city or county permits when moving or reconfiguring office space.
• Facilitate post-occupancy support and reviews to ensure deliverables were executed and client’s expectations were met.
• Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practical experience in applying them.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Impact the quality of own work.
• Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding.

Skills

Organizational skills

Intermediate math skills

Ability to use existing procedures

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

LEED Certification preferred

Facilities Management Certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE is seeking an Occupancy Planner to provide space planning, data mining, reporting, and interpretation of space planning metrics for a small to medium-sized client. This role sits within Moves, Additions and Changes, focusing on space design, construction, and relocation services.

The candidate will review space requirements, create block plans, develop drawings and presentations, and collaborate to gather insights on relocation sequencing. Strong MS Office skills and a degree are preferred.