Occupancy Planner

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OCCUPANCY PLANNER JOB DESCRIPTION

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with end user customers to understand their business needs, the way they work, and facilitate creating solutions for planning issues

• Responsible for interpreting a customer's stated business needs into space requirements/scope, and developing the programming schedule, using strong interviewing and listening skills

• Respond to rapidly changing business needs with flexibility and commitment to solve for new requirements/scope

• Create and develop business programming and restack programs, allocation plans, adjacency diagrams, test fits, migration plans and move sequencing for planning projects

• Apply a working knowledge of workplace design principles and trends such as agile, design thinking, and flexible/collaborative workplace

• Use creative and analytical thinking to generate multiple solution options for complex occupancy problems, such as M&A, rapid growth, consolidations, or economic disruptors

• Reconcile "bottom-up" and "top-down" headcount projections to forecast demand for space over one to three years

• Develop a business case for real estate actions based on business requirements, client programs/initiatives, time constraints, lease options, current supply of space and projected demand for space

• Aggregate and interpret data from multiple sources, translate analysis into actionable information for client decision making, presented in MS PowerPoint / Slides

• Utilizing a CAFM/IWMS database, manage allocations and maintain data accuracy, and perform quarterly data and drawing audits

• Perform physical space audits / walkthroughs as required

• Efficiently manage conference room restriction program for multiple sites

• Report on building data, organizational data, and occupancy metrics at the campus, metro, or regional level

• Measure, monitor and report cost saving and value added contributions

• Interacts with the client, Portfolio Management and other JLL service lines

• Domestic travel is required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 3 to 5 years work experience in occupancy or space planning at a strategic level; interior office planning; or move/project management in a corporate real estate setting as a vendor or end user

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to tactfully deliver difficult messages, and tailor information to the audience

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), Google Suite (Sheets, Slides and Docs) and Adobe Acrobat, with the capability to master client specific programs

• Ability to consolidate data and floor plans into MS PowerPoint / Slides for presentations to client and lines of business

• Proficient in AutoCAD for test fit option development. Intermediate proficiency preferred.

• Proficient in CAFM/IWMS database (i.e. FMS, Manhattan, Tririga, Archibus, or similar). Intermediate proficiency preferred.

• Proficient in web-based file sharing applications

• Self-motivated, able to work independently and within a team to build relationships and interact effectively with business partners

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Comfortable with frequent or rapid change; flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities

• Ability to effectively manage time, organize and prioritize deliverables and workload

• Demonstrated consistency in values, principles and work ethic

• Understanding of and commitment to client service

• A desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Management, Architecture, Design, Real Estate, Construction or a related field

Location:

On-site -McLean, VA

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

• Flexible and Remote Work Arrangements may be available

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