Occupancy Planner

Cushman & Wakefield • Saint Louis, MO

2d

About The Position

The Occupancy Planner delivers tactical planning expertise to manage supply, capacity, and demand across the client’s global office portfolio. In this global role, the OP supports the development of site assessments and recommendations that support informed real estate decisions. The OP partners with stakeholders across regions to deliver planning solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a related discipline or field of study (i.e. Architecture, Interior Design, Corporate Real Estate & Facilities Management Planning/Coordination, Facilities, Project or Construction Management, etc.)
• Minimum of five+ years’ experience in a corporate real estate environment
• Possesses strong analytical skills and the ability to develop conclusions and recommendations
• Maintains a working knowledge of CAFM software, space management systems and relational database functionality.
• Demonstrates proficiency in architectural and engineering drawings, concepts & design
• Experienced in managing projects of varied scope and complexity
• Proficient in MS Office Suite software applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal relationship skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to build strong relationships with internal and external partners to deliver effective services
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills
• Assumes ownership of requests in order to ensure successful completion
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Ability to handle concurrent projects with minimal supervision and direction
• Ability to work across global time zones and with large teams

Responsibilities

• Working with Senior Occupancy Planners, activities will consist of project space planning and solution development, project support including client relationship manager and project coordination, site strategy support related to space and occupancy analysis, solution outcomes and utilization metrics.
• Maintain and analyze BU demand/supply information
• Monitor BU demand and supply against approved plan
• Work with the client on utilization data and sizing model information
• Apply client workplace strategy and design standards to long-term planning recommendations
• Assess sites and space performance to identify tactical projects and recommend real estate solutions
• Create current and forecasted Stack Plans
• Develop space plans and test fits
• Monitor unplanned activity
• Develop and expand relationships with key client/site stakeholders
• Develop and implement strategies to improve Employee Experience for planning
• Coordinate with project manager to ensure work is delivered within timeframe and agreed-upon scope
• Support change management as it pertains to changing workspace and work style
• Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to develop conclusions and recommendations

Benefits

• health, vision, and dental insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life, and disability insurance programs
• paid and unpaid time away from work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level