Sr. Occupancy Planner

CBRE; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an Occupancy Sr. Planner in Sunnyvale to provide space planning, data mining, reporting, and interpretation of metrics for high-profile clients.

You will review space requirements, create plans, and produce complex drawings for steering committee reviews, while collaborating across teams to gather BI on move sequencing and occupancy forecasts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; in lieu of degree, experience considered
• 2–5 years of relevant experience
• Certification in Corporate Real Estate, LEED or Facilities Management required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Strong organizational and mathematical skills
• Ability to review solutions using technical judgment and precedents

Responsibilities

• Review space requirements and provide conceptual plans and recommendations to the real estate team and stakeholders
• Create block or stack plans, charters, and move lists
• Produce complex drawings and client presentations for internal and client steering committees
• Collaborate to gain business intelligence including move sequencing and execution
• Manage occupancy data within the system of record and forecast planning trends
• Lead space walks for validation and updates of occupancy metrics
• Coordinate with Change Management teams as needed
• Explain complex information in clear terms to stakeholders

Skills

Space planning

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Corporate Real Estate Certification

LEED Certification

Facilities Management Certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Occupancy Sr. Planner, you will provide space planning, data mining, reporting, and interpretation of space planning metrics for large and high-profile clients’ needs.

What You’ll Do

• Review space requirements and provide conceptual plans and recommendations to the real estate team and high-profile stakeholders.
• Create block or stack plans, charters, and move lists.
• Produce complex drawings and presentations for internal stakeholders and client-facing steering committee meetings for review and feedback. Involve project management staff as appropriate for move and construction services.
• Collaborate with other team members to gain business intelligence including move and relocation sequencing and execution.
• Conduct evaluation and review of work area affected by move planning to ensure that current location(s) and office availability at destination location(s) is reflected accurately.
• Manage space walks for validation and update of occupancy metrics.
• Responsible for reviewing 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 client(s) to gather, coordinate and synthesize project requirements, and functional, operational, and cultural issues.
• Liaise with Change Management teams as needed.
• Make recommendations and implement necessary space planning code changes and/or requirements and updates.
• Facilitate post-occupancy support and reviews to ensure deliverables were executed and client’s expectations were met.
• Apply general knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems.
• Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and some knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. May convince to reach an agreement.
• Impact the quality of own work and the work of others on the team.
• Work primarily within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 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 required.
• Understanding of existing procedures and standards to solve slightly complex problems.
• Ability to review possible solutions using technical experience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the position is $120K per year and the maximum salary for the position is or $155K per year. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).