Strategic Occupancy & MAC Space Planner

Cadence; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 202,000; Full time

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Job summary

Cadence in San Jose, CA is seeking a Sr. Occupancy Planner to enable growth by planning and optimizing office and lab space across North America. This role coordinates space planning, occupancy data, and MAC to align with headcount forecasts and project delivery.

The position requires 5–7+ years in occupancy/space planning and proficiency with CAFM/IWMS, AutoCAD, Excel, and PowerPoint. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and Facilities to deliver flexible workspace solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5–7+ years of occupancy/space planning or corporate facilities experience.
• Experience supporting multi-building or campus environments.
• Proficient with CAFM/IWMS, AutoCAD, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage space plans and capacity models.
• Track headcount forecasts and occupancy trends for real estate decisions.
• Coordinate MAC execution with BU, Facilities Ops, IT, HR and vendors.
• Maintain accurate CAFM data and generate utilization reports.
• Support space readiness, post-move issue resolution, and space testing.
• Liaise across Business Units, HR, Finance, IT and Procurement.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Architecture, Design, Construction Management, Real Estate, Finance, or related field

Tools

CAFM / IWMS

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Cadence in San Jose, CA is seeking a Sr. Occupancy Planner to enable growth by planning and optimizing office and lab space across North America. This role coordinates space planning, occupancy data, and MAC to align with headcount forecasts and project delivery.

The position requires 5–7+ years in occupancy/space planning and proficiency with CAFM/IWMS, AutoCAD, Excel, and PowerPoint. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, IT, and Facilities to deliver flexible workspace solutions.