Strategic Occupancy Planner: Optimize Space & Capacity

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

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is hiring an Sr. Occupancy Planner in the United States to oversee tactical occupancy planning for client portfolios in a geographic region.

The role requires coordinating with IFM, PDS, and client leadership to align processes and deliver space optimization solutions. The position involves developing planning proposals, site assessments, and headcount budgeting while maintaining strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in occupancy planning for large portfolios.
• Ability to analyze space data and forecast demand.
• Proven track record of coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of CAFM systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operational presentations and reports on space pipeline, progress, and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with core program standards and templates.
• Conduct meetings with clients and internal teams to seek approvals.
• Direct the development of planning proposals and site assessments.
• Lead relocations, restacks, renovations, and consolidations projects.
• Manage headcount budgets, forecasting, and gearing ratios.

Skills

Space planning

CAFM software

Data analysis

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Relational databases

Architectural drawings

Engineering drawings

Space utilization metrics

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is hiring an Sr. Occupancy Planner in the United States to oversee tactical occupancy planning for client portfolios in a geographic region.

The role requires coordinating with IFM, PDS, and client leadership to align processes and deliver space optimization solutions. The position involves developing planning proposals, site assessments, and headcount budgeting while maintaining strong analytical and communication skills.