Occupancy Planner

Job Title

Occupancy Planner

Job Description Summary

The Occupancy Planner oversees and provides tactical occupancy planning expertise in supply, capacity and demand of Client’s portfolio of space in a specific geographic region.

Job Description

Principle Responsibilities

• Activities will consist of day-to-day change requests, project space planning and solution development, project support including client relationship manager and project coordination, site strategy support related to space and occupancy analysis, solution outcomes and utilization metrics.

• Coordinates, maintains and provides information to update use and occupancy tracking system
• Compiles and analyzes data for business initiatives
• Participates in site studies/business scenarios and strategies to develop proposals and plans
• Performs regional integration and site analysis
• Evaluates site capabilities
• Interacts with internal organizations to identify and assess space needs
• Creates short range facilities plans
• Updates AutoCAD drawings to reflect occupancy and layout changes
• Maintain and analyze BU demand/supply information
• Monitor BU demand and supply against approved plan
• Work with the client on utilization data and sizing model information
• Understand and incorporate workplace strategy in long-term plans
• Identify tactical projects for implementation
• Create current and forecasted Stack Plans
• Develop space plans
• Monitor unplanned activity
• Develop and expand relationships with key client/site stakeholders
• Develop and implement strategies to improve Employee Experience for planning
• Coordinate with project manager to ensure work is delivered within timeframe and agreed-upon scope
• Support change management as it pertains to changing workspace and work style
• Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to develop conclusions and recommendations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) 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.) preferred
• Minimum of five+ years’ experience in a corporate real estate environment preferred
• Possesses strong analytical skills and the ability to develop conclusions and recommendations
• Maintains a working knowledge of CAFM software, space management systems, AutoCAD and relational database functionality.
• Demonstrates proficiency in architectural and engineering drawings, concepts & design
• Experienced in managing projects of varied scope and complexity
• Proficient in MS Office Suite software applications
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal relationship skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to build strong relationships with internal and external partners to deliver effective services
• Strong oral, written and presentation skills
• Assumes ownership of requests in order to ensure successful completion
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Ability to handle concurrent projects with minimal supervision and direction

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