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Cushman & Wakefield

Occupancy Planner

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

Manage and own a regional portfolio of occupancy planning projects and workplace initiatives for an assigned client portfolio in collaboration with the OP lead and the broader OP team * Serve as the ...

Cushman & Wakefield

Occupancy Planner

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

Manage and own a regional portfolio of occupancy planning projects and workplace initiatives for an assigned client portfolio in collaboration with the OP lead and the broader OP team * Serve as the ...

Cushman & Wakefield

Occupancy Planner

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

Manage and own a regional portfolio of occupancy planning projects and workplace initiatives for an assigned client portfolio in collaboration with the OP lead and the broader OP team * Serve as the ...

Cushman & Wakefield

Occupancy Planner

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

Manage and own a regional portfolio of occupancy planning projects and workplace initiatives for an assigned client portfolio in collaboration with the OP lead and the broader OP team * Serve as the ...

JLL

Senior Occupancy Planner

Richmond, VA · Hybrid

Manage change effectively, facilitating smooth transitions through thoughtful design and planning Data-Driven Decision Making * Analyze building data, organizational metrics, and occupancy patterns ...

Cushman & Wakefield

Senior Occupancy Planner

Mclean, VA · On-site

Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day change requests, leading strategic planning initiatives, coordinating with stakeholders, and contributing to site strategy through space and occupancy ...

Tesla Laboratories, Inc.

Space Planner

Arlington, VA · On-site

Prepare recommendations regarding facility utilization, occupancy planning, and strategic space management initiatives. * Generate utilization, capacity, occupancy, and vacancy reports using the ...

Hirebridge

Space & Occupancy Planner

Alexandria, VA · On-site

The Space and Occupancy Planner will work with TheSpace Management Team to support Workplace Strategy & Design Management and will serve as a subject matter expert to support the restacking of ...

Markon

Space Auditor

Herndon, VA

$110K - $125K/yr

Description Markon is seeking a qualified Space Planner / Space Auditor to support facility planning, occupancy management, and space utilization initiatives for a government customer. The selected ...

Markon

Space Auditor with Security Clearance

Herndon, VA · On-site

$110K - $125K/yr

Markon is seeking a qualified Space Planner / Space Auditor to support facility planning, occupancy management, and space utilization initiatives for a government customer. The selected candidate ...

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What is an occupancy planning manager?

Occupancy Planning Managers are professionals responsible for optimizing the use of space within offices, buildings, or other facilities. They analyze current and future workspace needs, plan seating arrangements, and ensure that space is used efficiently and in accordance with organizational goals. Their work often involves collaborating with real estate, facilities management, and business leaders to accommodate workforce changes, support hybrid work models, and comply with safety standards. By managing occupancy, they help organizations reduce costs, improve employee productivity, and adapt to changing business environments.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an occupancy planning manager?

To thrive as an Occupancy Planning Manager, you need expertise in space planning, facilities management, and data analysis, usually supported by a degree in architecture, facilities management, or a related field. Familiarity with CAFM/IWMS software, AutoCAD, and advanced Excel, along with relevant certifications like IFMA’s FMP or CFM, is highly valued. Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills help you collaborate effectively and adapt to changing organizational needs. These skills and qualifications are crucial for optimizing workplace utilization, supporting business objectives, and ensuring efficient use of space.

What are common challenges faced by occupancy planning managers, and how can they effectively address them?

Occupancy Planning Managers often face challenges such as balancing fluctuating space demands, coordinating with multiple departments, and adapting to changes in organizational structure. To address these challenges, they rely on strong data analysis skills, effective communication with stakeholders, and flexible planning strategies. Regular collaboration with facilities, HR, and department leaders is essential to anticipate needs and implement solutions that support both current operations and future growth.

How to become an occupancy planning manager?

To become an occupancy planning manager, candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in facilities management, real estate, business, or a related field. Relevant experience in space planning, project management, or facilities operations is important, along with skills in data analysis and proficiency with planning tools like AutoCAD or FM software. Certifications such as the Certified Facility Manager (CFM) can enhance prospects.

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Occupancy Planner

Arlington, VA • On-site, Remote

Cushman & Wakefield
Real Estate • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 18 days ago

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7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 160 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Job Title

Occupancy Planner

Job Description Summary

The Occupancy Planner supports the management of space supply, capacity, and demand across the client's portfolio. Working closely with stakeholders, the Occupancy Planning Lead, and the broader Occupancy Planning team, this role is responsible for managing and owning their regional portfolio of occupancy planning projects, client relationships, and workplace planning initiatives.
The Occupancy Planner develops workplace planning solutions, test fits, stack plans, and occupancy analyses that support business objectives and real estate strategies. This position combines tactical office space planning with occupancy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination. The ideal candidate is comfortable developing test fits, working with occupancy and utilization data, presenting recommendations to clients, and serving as the primary occupancy planning partner for stakeholders within their assigned region.
*East Coast remote eligible for the right candidate.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and own a regional portfolio of occupancy planning projects and workplace initiatives for an assigned client portfolio in collaboration with the OP lead and the broader OP team
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for occupancy planning for stakeholders within an assigned region.
  • Build and maintain client and site stakeholder relationships, providing ongoing planning support and recommendations.
  • Develop block plans, stack plans, test fits, and office space planning solutions with minimal support in the clinical portfolio.
  • Create and maintain current and forecasted stack plans.
  • Maintain and analyze business and associate demand, supply, occupancy, and utilization data.
  • Monitor space utilization against approved plans, workplace standards, and occupancy targets.
  • Conduct occupancy and utilization analyses to identify planning opportunities and recommend space solutions.
  • Present planning recommendations, utilization analyses, and portfolio insights to clients and stakeholders.
  • Translate occupancy and utilization data into clear, actionable recommendations through effective data storytelling.
  • Coordinate with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to support successful project delivery.
  • Support change and move management efforts related to workplace changes, occupancy initiatives, and evolving workstyles.
  • Maintain planning records, reporting, and portfolio data within CAFM/IWMS platforms and the data team.

Requirements:

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Corporate Real Estate, Facilities Management, Project Management, Construction Management, or a related field.

Experience

  • 4+ years of experience directly with occupancy planning and/or workplace planning within the corporate real estate, space management, or facilities management sectors.
  • Experience in office space planning is required with clinical or healthcare planning environment experience a plus.
  • Experience developing test fits, workplace layouts, occupancy plans, and space utilization recommendations.
  • Experience supporting office space planning, occupancy management, or workplace strategy initiatives.
  • Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • Experience presenting planning recommendations and occupancy insights to clients and stakeholders.

Technical Skills

  • Working knowledge of CAFM/IWMS platforms and space management systems; SerraView experience strongly preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit required; experience with both is a plus.
  • Experience with Bluebeam preferred.
  • Strong data analysis, data manipulation, and reporting skills including daily use and understanding of pivot tables and formulas

Key Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Comfortable working with data sets and developing meaningful insights.
  • Ability to communicate findings through clear presentations, data storytelling, and recommendations.
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to build effective relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Strong attention to organization, detail and quality.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
  • Takes ownership of an assigned regional portfolio, including occupancy planning projects, stakeholder relationships, and planning deliverables, while partnering with the Occupancy Planning Lead and cross-functional teams to ensure successful outcomes.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $ 68,000.00 - $80,000.00Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or emailAccommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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