Sr Occupancy Planner

Cushman & Wakefield•Nashville, TN

8d•$93,500 - $110,000

About The Position

The Sr. Occupancy Planner oversees and provides tactical occupancy planning expertise in support of the supply, capacity, and demand of a client’s space portfolio in a specific geographic region. The role prepares operational presentations and reports on the space pipeline, progress, challenges, opportunities, and recommendations, and conducts meetings with clients, Space team members, cross-functional account members, and other internal and client stakeholders. The position ensures compliance with core program standards by using C&W tools, processes, templates, and outputs that are standardized and customized to the client. It develops space planning solutions and proposals, directs assessments and project activities, and maintains headcount budgets, forecasts, and gearing ratios. The planner collaborates with IFM, PDS, and client real estate leadership, identifies process misalignment, and recommends adjustments. The role calls for strong analytical, project management, customer service, communication, and relationship-building skills, as well as the ability to handle concurrent projects with minimal supervision. Cushman & Wakefield offers eligible employees access to a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance; flexible spending and health savings accounts; retirement savings plans; life and disability insurance; and paid and unpaid time away from work. Eligible employees may also receive competitive pay. The stated compensation range is $93,500.00–$110,000.00.

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 internal and client stakeholders to inform, consult, request action, and seek approval.
Ensure compliance with core program standards, using C&W tools, processes, templates, and outputs standardized and customized to the client.
Use root cause analysis to develop and evaluate solutions, assess alternatives, and recommend the best course of action 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 ensure their successful completion.
Handle concurrent projects with minimal supervision and direction.
Build relationships with internal and external partners to deliver effective services.