Sr Occupancy Planner

Cushman & Wakefield•Topeka, KS

About The Position

The Sr. Occupancy Planner provides tactical occupancy-planning expertise for the supply, capacity, and demand of a client’s portfolio of space in a specific geographic region. The role supports space planning and project delivery across expansions, relocations, consolidations, restacks, renovations, and refreshes, while maintaining compliance with standardized and client-customized program tools, processes, templates, and outputs. The position works with clients, Space team members, cross-functional account members, IFM, PDS, and client real estate leadership. It develops planning proposals and operational reporting, supports headcount budgets and forecasts, and uses analysis to identify space efficiencies and recommend effective solutions. The successful candidate handles concurrent projects with minimal supervision, takes ownership of requests, and builds strong internal and external partnerships.

Requirements

Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop conclusions and recommendations.
Working knowledge of CAFM software, space management systems, and relational database functionality.
Proficiency in architectural and engineering drawings, concepts, and design.
Experience managing projects of varied scope and complexity.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal relationship skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong oral, written, and presentation skills.
Strong attention to detail and quality.

Responsibilities

Prepare operational presentations and reports covering the space pipeline, progress, challenges, opportunities, and recommendations.
Conduct meetings with clients, Space team members, and cross-functional account members to inform, consult, request action, and seek approval.
Ensure compliance with core program standards, including C&W tools, processes, templates, and outputs standardized and customized to the client.
Use root cause analysis to develop and evaluate solutions, alternatives, and recommendations for projects.
Collaborate with IFM, PDS, and client real estate leadership on alignment and day-to-day operations.
Recommend process adjustments when misalignment is identified.
Provide space-planning solutions for expansions, relocations, consolidations, and refreshes.
Direct the development of planning proposals, site assessments for space efficiencies, utilization metrics, and supply-and-demand studies.
Direct project activities, including relocations, restacks, renovations, and consolidations.
Develop, present, and maintain headcount budgets, forecasting, and gearing ratios.
Build strong relationships with internal and external partners to deliver effective services.
Take ownership of requests and ensure their successful completion.
Manage concurrent projects with minimal supervision and direction.