Occupancy Planner Job ID 180227 Posted 02-Dec-2024 Service line Advisory Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Consulting Location(s) Chicago - Illinois - 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 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:** + Review space requirements and provide conceptual plans and recommendations to the real estate team or stakeholders. + Assist with creating block and stack plans, move lists and migration planning. + Produce drawings and presentations for internal partners and client-facing steering committee meetings for review and feedback. + Collaborate with other team members to gain business intelligence including move and relocation sequencing and execution + May attend space walks for validation and update of occupancy metrics. + Responsible for entering and maintaining occupancy data within the system of record. + Prepare forecasts and evaluate space planning trends in general business conditions. + Conduct interviews and discussions with clients to capture, coordinate and synthesize project requirements, and functional, operational, and cultural issues. + Partner with Architectural Vendors and Project Management to investigate code requirements when moving or reconfiguring office space. + Facilitate post-occupancy support and reviews to ensure goals were achieved and client’s expectations were met. + Have some knowledge of standard principles with limited practical experience in applying them. + Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. + Impact the quality of own work. + Work within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. + Exchange straightforward information, ask questions, and check for understanding **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. + Proficiency in AutoCAD. + Experience with CAFM/IWMS programs highly preferred. + 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. + Interpersonal 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 ourRISE (https://www.cbre.com/about-us/culture-and-history) 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! **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 recruitingaccommodations@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)