Occupancy Planner

JLL • Chicago, IL

2d • Remote

About The Position

As an Occupancy Planner at JLL, you will partner with the client’s Global Real Estate Team to deliver tactical and strategic occupancy planning aligned with portfolio objectives and broader workplace goals. You will turn complex spatial data into clear, actionable guidance and act as a liaison between stakeholders and facility teams, using communication, sound judgment, and attention to detail to support clients. This is a remote position with listed locations in Austin, Texas; Chicago, Illinois; Denver, Colorado; Lewiston, Idaho; Olympia, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; and Salem, Oregon. The position does not provide visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in occupancy or space planning, interior office planning, furniture planning or management, or move/project management within corporate real estate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across organizational levels.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, CAFM, or BI systems.
• Analytical and critical-thinking skills, with sound decision-making ability.
• High attention to detail, particularly with numbers and spatial data.
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, XLOOKUP, and formulas, and ability to interpret floor plans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including presentation building.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Understanding of occupancy utilization metrics and emerging workplace trends.
• Experience using space planning tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the client’s Global Real Estate Team on tactical and strategic occupancy planning.
• Build relationships across business units, stakeholders, and facility teams.
• Conduct facility audits and gather space and adjacency requirements to update layouts.
• Prepare monthly reporting, data audits, and utilization tracking.
• Translate complex spatial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Consolidate data and floor plans into client-ready presentations.
• Ask questions to understand client needs and propose solutions.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care.
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.
• Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed