Strategic Space Planner & Data Insights

CBRE Group, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an Occupancy Planner to deliver space planning, data mining, reporting, and interpretation of space metrics for a small to mid-size client. You will contribute to moves, additions and changes and support space design, construction, and relocation services.

The role involves reviewing space needs, creating block plans, producing presentations, and collaborating to derive insights from occupancy data. Strong MS Office skills and numeric acumen are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with up to 3 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 preferred.
• Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Intermediate math skills including 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.
• Responsible for entering 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 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.
• Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practical experience in applying them.
• 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

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Inquisitive mindset

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Corporate Real Estate Certification

LEED Certification

Facilities Management Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an Occupancy Planner to deliver space planning, data mining, reporting, and interpretation of space metrics for a small to mid-size client. You will contribute to moves, additions and changes and support space design, construction, and relocation services.

The role involves reviewing space needs, creating block plans, producing presentations, and collaborating to derive insights from occupancy data. Strong MS Office skills and numeric acumen are essential.