Strategic Occupancy Planner

at CBRE in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Strategic Occupancy Planner

Job ID

174357

Posted

16-Jul-2024

Service line

Advisory Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Consulting

Location(s)

Austin – Texas – United States of America, Mountainview – California – United States of America, Phoenix – Arizona – United States of America, Remote – US – Remote – US – United States of America, San Francisco – California – United States of America

Are you ready to start an exciting career with CBRE?

CBRE Occupancy Management is more than seating charts! We are crafted to support all our clients’ occupancy needs. Whether it is a single occupancy plan to support project delivery or ongoing space management services to maintain accurate occupancy data, the CBRE platform brings together subject matter authorities passionate about providing the best solutions to improve portfolio insights.

About The Role:

As a CBRE Strategic Occupancy Planner, you will provide space planning, data mining/analysis, reporting, and interpretation of space planning metrics in an effort to provide recommendations and proposed solutions for a client’s occupancy needs.

This job is part of the Workplace & Occupancy Planning function. They are responsible for strategic and tactical planning for clients, with a focus on office-administrative space within their portfolio.

What You’ll Do:

+ Identify key insights based on data analysis and visualization for compelling presentations / reports

+ Develop compelling narrative based on data analysis and visualization for persuasive presentations / reports

+ Build occupancy reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior client leadership

+ Analyze space requirements and provides conceptual space plans and recommendations to real estate team(s) and/or partners.

+ Prepare block or stack plan(s); charter(s) and move lists.

+ Produce drawings and presentations for internal stakeholder(s) and client facing steering committee meetings (Workplace Managers, Business Unit Directors, Leadership, etc.) for review and feedback; involves project management staff as appropriate for move and construction services

+ Create, maintain, and review quality of drawings (architectural, furniture)

+ Proactively maintain accurate space data in CAFM/IWMS system, highlight and resolve any anomalies

+ Collaborate with other team members to gain business intelligence. Responsible for occupancy data within the system of record. May be required to lead space walks for validation and update of occupancy metrics

+ Partner with other departments on move and relocation sequencing and execution. Liaise with Change Management teams as needed.

+ Make recommendations to Management on necessary space planning code changes and/or requirements and updates.

+ Attend client meetings to collect requirements, present findings and recommendations. Acquire approvals to proceed when required.

+ Act as a single point of contact for relevant systems/processes in subject teams and day-to-day functions.

+ Other duties may be assigned.

What You’ll Need:

To perform this job successfully, an individual will need to perform each crucial duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

+ Bachelor’s Degree preferred with up to 3 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Professional Registration in Architecture or Interior Design preferred. Certification in Corporate Real Estate, LEED or Facilities Management preferred.

+ Proficiency in AutoCAD.

+ Experience with CAFM/IWMS programs highly preferred.

+ Familiar with system furniture design and modular furniture while demonstrating knowledge and adherence to building regulations and health & safety guidelines.

+ Ability to use existing procedures to tackle standard problems.

+ Experience with analyzing information and standard practices to make judgments.

+ In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

+ Social skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.

+ Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

+ Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE you will have the support and resources of a global firm where an entrepreneurial mentality is encouraged. You’ll realize your potential with exciting work, fast-paced assignments, an environment of constant learning and dedication to results! To enable your success, we provide the best tools, training and leaders in the industry.

Our culture is built on our RISE values and reflects the needs and perspectives of our clients and our people. Our work is guided by our North Star: Crafting the real estate solutions of tomorrow, so businesses and people thrive.

Coming to work for CBRE, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, 401k, and extraordinary perks such as career growth and longevity!

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Strategic Occupancy Planner is $100,000 annually and the maximum is $115,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE’s applicable benefit program.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccomodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)