Cushman & Wakefield · 2 months ago
Sr. Occupancy Planner
Cushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm, and they are seeking a Sr. Occupancy Planner to join their Workplace Strategy team. The role involves managing space and occupancy planning for the Client’s Global portfolio, mentoring junior team members, and collaborating with various stakeholders to optimize space efficiencies.
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management
Responsibilities
Analysis of forecasted headcount and seat projections
Support change management and communication plans as it relates to space/occupancy planning
Provides proposals to maximize space efficiencies while implementing solutions in-line with corporate real estate goals
Collaborates with Real Estate Portfolio Strategist, Project Management, Occupancy Planners and other CRE team members
Coordinate with business partners on headcount forecasts and seat supply
Analysis of behavioral trends determines occupancy solutions and informs decisions
Organizes all data analytics and space solutions into presentation format for client delivery
Assist the team in performing site assessments to review space efficiencies, utilization metrics and supply and demand studies
Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with business partners, vendor partners and Client
Contribute to workplace trends/strategies and future ways of working
Conducts weekly meetings with direct reports to review open requests/projects
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 7 years of experience in a corporate environment
Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to develop conclusions and recommendations
Possess working knowledge of CAFM software, space management systems, and relational database functionality
Proficiency in architectural and engineering drawings, concepts & design
Experienced in managing projects of varied scope and complexity
Possess working knowledge of various office furniture systems
Proficiency in MS Office Suite software applications
Experience in communicating with all levels of management
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Strong communication skills
Proactively searches for process improvement
BA/BS degree 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.) or 10+ years of experience
Strong verbal presentation skills, ability to communicate to executive level
Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
Ability to process work quickly, accurately and with changing priorities
Ability to develop user documentation as it relates to functions
Ability to effectively interpret and apply policy and procedure
Basic understanding of Corporate Real Estate and Financial concepts
Strong team player who is adaptable and capable of driving change
Effective oral and written communicating skills
Advanced relationship building skills
Ability to instruct and coach others in all skill areas of process, people, and tools
Advanced to expert skills in AutoCAD / Revit software
Advanced skills in Microsoft application suites in support of role function and broader Occupancy Planning as well as building presentations to present to executive level (MS PowerPoint)
Advanced to expert skills in MS Excel
Advanced understanding of CAFM/IWMS (Serraview preferred) for Space Management
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
Company
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services.
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