Sr. Occupancy Planner

Cushman & Wakefield•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

The Sr. Occupancy Planner oversees and provides tactical occupancy planning expertise in support of the supply, capacity, and demand of the client’s portfolio of space in a specific geographic region. The role develops and delivers space planning solutions, planning proposals, site assessments, utilization metrics, supply and demand studies, and project activities for expansions, relocations, consolidations, restacks, renovations, and refreshes. The planner prepares operational presentations and reports, communicates with clients and cross-functional teams, and ensures compliance with program standards and client-customized tools, processes, templates, and outputs. The role also develops and maintains headcount budgets, forecasts, and gearing ratios; identifies process misalignment; and recommends solutions. It requires analytical, project management, communication, and customer service skills, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing concurrent projects.

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 illustrating the space pipeline, progress, challenges, opportunities, and recommendations.
Conduct meetings with clients, Space team members, cross-functional account members, and other internal and client stakeholders 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, forecasts, and gearing ratios.
Assume ownership of requests and manage concurrent projects with minimal supervision and direction.
Build strong relationships with internal and external partners to deliver effective services.