Sr. Occupancy Planner

cw; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 102,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield seeks a Sr. Occupancy Planner to oversee strategic occupancy planning across a global portfolio, focusing on forecasted headcount, seat projections, and space efficiency.

You will partner with CRE teams, manage data analytics, develop presentations for executive delivery, and drive workplace trends and design coordination.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Architecture, Interior Design, CRE & Facilities Management Planning/Coordination, or related field, or 10+ years experience.
• 7+ years corporate occupancy planning experience or similar CRE role.
• Strong analytical and data-visualization capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to create executive‑level presentations.

Responsibilities

• Forecast headcount and seat projections analyses.
• Support change management and communication plans for space/occupancy.
• Propose space efficiency solutions aligned with CRE goals.
• Collaborate with CRE, Project Management, and occupancy teams.
• Organize data analytics into client-ready presentations.
• Assist site assessments for space efficiency and utilization metrics.

Skills

Verbal presentation

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Documentation

Policy interpretation

CRE/Finance basics

Education

BA/BS degree or 10+ years experience

Tools

Excel

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

CAFM/IWMS

Serraview (CAFM)

Job description

Sr. Occupancy Planner

Job Description Summary

Sr. Occupancy Planner to oversee and provide strategic occupancy planning expertise in supply, capacity and demand for a global portfolio.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Analysis of forecasted headcount and seat projections
• Support change management and communication plans as it relates to space/occupancy planning
• Provides proposals to maximize space efficiencies while implementing solutions in-line with corporate real estate goals
• Collaborates with Real Estate Portfolio Strategist, Project Management, Occupancy Planners and other CRE team members
• Business Partner Relationship
• Coordinate with business partners on headcount forecasts and seat supply
• Analytics
• Analysis of behavioral trends determines occupancy solutions and informs decisions
• Organizes all data analytics and space solutions into presentation format for client delivery
• Assist the team in performing site assessments to review space efficiencies, utilization metrics and supply and demand studies
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with business partners, vendor partners and Client
• Contribute to workplace trends/strategies and future ways of working
• Reviewing space and design standards adherence
• Assisting with design choices (finishes and materials) on building projects
• Provide input on FF&E on projects
• Review FF&E shop drawings
• Identify and align with Project team for AV and electrical coordination
• Report and obtain approval from project team on any FF&E changes different from Basis of Design

Skills & Process

• Strong verbal presentation skills, ability to communicate to executive level
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to process work quickly, accurately and with changing priorities
• Ability to develop user documentation as it relates to functions
• Ability to effectively interpret and apply policy and procedure
• Basic understanding of Corporate Real Estate and Financial concepts

People

• Strong team player who is adaptable and capable of driving change
• Effective oral and written communicating skills
• Advanced relationship building skills
• Ability to instruct and coach others in all skill areas of process, people, and tools
• Supervise a team

Systems & Tools

• Advanced to expert skills in Excel
• Advanced skills in Adobe and Microsoft application suites in support of role function and broader Occupancy Planning as well as building presentations to present to executive level
• Advanced understanding of CAFM\IWMS for Space Management Experience (Serraview is a plus)
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in a corporate environment.
• Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to develop conclusions and recommendations.
• Possess working knowledge of CAFM software, space management systems, and relational database functionality.
• Proficiency in architectural and engineering drawings, concepts & design.
• Experienced in managing projects of varied scope and complexity. Possess working knowledge of various office furniture systems. Proficiency in MS Office Suite software applications.
• Experience in communicating with all levels of management.
• Strong organizational with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proactively searches for process improvement.

Education

• BA/BS degree in a related discipline or field of study (i.e. Architecture, Interior Design, Corporate Real Estate & Facilities Management Planning/Coordination, Facilities, Project or Construction Management, etc.) or 10+ years of experience

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 102,000.00 - $120,000.00Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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