Workplace Occupancy Planner

PNC Bank • Austin, TX

4d • $65,000 - $164,450 • Onsite

About The Position

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Workplace Occupancy Planner within PNC's Realty Services organization, you will be based in Austin, TX; Houston, TX; Dallas, TX; or Denver, CO. As a Workplace Occupancy Planner with PNC’s Realty Services team, you will be responsible for overseeing occupancy planning within a designated portfolio. This position will be in one of the following PNC offices: Houston, TX, Austin, TX, Dallas, TX, or Denver CO. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in Occupancy Planning, demonstrates leadership and mentoring skills within the team, and drives innovation through technology automation relevant to the real estate sector. You will manage restack initiatives across multiple buildings and floors, carefully balancing a range of factors and constraints. Daily responsibilities include developing line-of-business blocking plans and seat assignments, coordinating employee relocations, managing communications, and implementing minor space adjustments to maximize space utilization and enhance the employee experience. Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills are essential, as this role engages senior leaders and key business partners to evaluate needs and adapt to evolving business requirements. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with internal partners to ensure data accuracy across technology platforms and successfully execute workplace initiatives. Occasional travel to sites within your portfolio is required, not exceeding 25% of working time. PNC is an in-office company that fosters a supportive culture where employees can thrive and achieve balance. We encourage candidates to connect with their recruiter and hiring manager to understand workplace expectations and ensure the role aligns with their goals. PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position. Job Description Quantifies current and future real estate needs and develops and recommends real estate plans that conform with PNC line of business and company strategies. Continuously monitors space utilization, vacancies and business realignments within assigned region while looking for consolidation opportunities, developing use strategies and floorplans, and supporting finance in determining cost implications. Identifies building and market specific opportunities and develops strategies that will contain/reduce net occupancy costs. Serves as line of business real estate liaison and/or consultant within assigned region. Periodically gathers headcount projections, assesses current line of business space utilization, and develops and recommends space plans in accordance with company guidelines. Continuously monitors key transaction dates, including lease expirations, renewal notice dates, lease termination options, depreciation runoff and other critical terms and conditions. Provides timely and accurate approval documentation to realty services' transactions team prior to lease action date. Understands and adheres to all established approval processes and protocols. May have approval authority based on scope of real estate transaction. When applicable, clearly outlines and summarizes real estate planning options and all relevant information for executive review and approval. PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be: Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions. Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Requirements

• Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role.
• Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience.
• Specific certifications are often required.
• In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Budget Management
• Construction
• Economic Policy
• Facility Management
• Office Administration
• Real Estate
• Relationship Building
• Strategy Development
• Trusts and Estate Planning
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Analytical Thinking
• Architectural Design
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Data Gathering and Reporting
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking
• Effective Communications
• Planning: Tactical, Strategic, Real Estate Practice

Responsibilities

• Quantifies current and future real estate needs and develops and recommends real estate plans that conform with PNC line of business and company strategies.
• Continuously monitors space utilization, vacancies and business realignments within assigned region while looking for consolidation opportunities, developing use strategies and floorplans, and supporting finance in determining cost implications.
• Identifies building and market specific opportunities and develops strategies that will contain/reduce net occupancy costs.
• Serves as line of business real estate liaison and/or consultant within assigned region.
• Periodically gathers headcount projections, assesses current line of business space utilization, and develops and recommends space plans in accordance with company guidelines.
• Continuously monitors key transaction dates, including lease expirations, renewal notice dates, lease termination options, depreciation runoff and other critical terms and conditions.
• Provides timely and accurate approval documentation to realty services' transactions team prior to lease action date.
• Understands and adheres to all established approval processes and protocols.
• May have approval authority based on scope of real estate transaction.
• When applicable, clearly outlines and summarizes real estate planning options and all relevant information for executive review and approval.

Benefits

• PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future.
• Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.
• In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.
• To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com .

What This Job Offers

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