Strategic Occupancy & Space Planner

CBRE; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an Occupancy Planner in Minneapolis to provide space planning, data mining, reporting, and interpretation of occupancy metrics for a small to medium-sized client. The role sits within Moves, Additions and Changes and involves space design, construction, and moving services.

You will review space requirements, create block/stack plans, and prepare drawings and presentations for internal and client-facing meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; up to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to use existing procedures to solve standard problems.
• Experience analyzing information to make judgments.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills and inquisitive mindset.
• Intermediate math; ability to calculate percentages and fractions.

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.
• Enter and maintain 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.
• 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

Procedural problem-solving

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Math skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Certifications in CRE/LEED/Facilities management preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

CBRE is seeking an Occupancy Planner in Minneapolis to provide space planning, data mining, reporting, and interpretation of occupancy metrics for a small to medium-sized client. The role sits within Moves, Additions and Changes and involves space design, construction, and moving services.

You will review space requirements, create block/stack plans, and prepare drawings and presentations for internal and client-facing meetings.