Occupancy Planner

Role Overview Join JLL as an Occupancy Planner and become a key strategic partner in optimizing corporate real estate portfolios. You'll drive space utilization excellence through data-driven seat allocation planning, stack and block exercises, and occupancy validation that maximizes space efficiency while aligning with corporate guidelines. Onsite presence required three days per week in Raleigh, NC. Occasional travel to additional locations may be necessary. Responsibilities Conduct site walkthroughs to assess facilities and collaborate with on-site workstream partners. Develop seat allocation plans, stack and block exercises, and occupancy scenarios using AutoCAD and Excel to maximize space utilization while ensuring compliance with corporate guidelines and space standards. Prepare and update project status reports comparing actual versus projected seat demand, track supply and capacity metrics, and forecast inventory changes using advanced spreadsheet functions and CAFM systems. Partner with Corporate Real Estate teams, Business Unit leadership, Corporate Finance, and Project Management to collect headcount forecasts, resolve discrepancies, and align planning strategies with business objectives. Recommend, educate, and enforce space policies and procedures while identifying and notifying clients of requested exceptions to established standards and protocols. Work with move coordination and facility management teams to develop migration plans, conduct facility audits, and support seamless workplace transitions. Collaborate with occupancy planning team members to ensure integrated campus and portfolio-wide strategy development and implementation. Present space utilization data and metrics to drive productive space decisions, reconcile top-down and bottom-up projections, and support annual planning horizons. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in real estate, finance, architecture, design, construction management, or related field with 3-5 years of experience in a corporate environment. Intermediate skill in Excel (tables, pivot tables, VLOOKUP). Advanced skills in AutoCAD for basic test-fits and square footage calculations. Experience with interior office renovations and strategic-level space/occupancy planning in corporate environments. Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact effectively with executive-level internal and external clients. Proven ability to work independently, multi-task, manage time effectively to meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities and requests. Proficiency in Google Suite with ability to consolidate data and floor plans into compelling PowerPoint presentations for clients and business units. Strong problem-solving abilities with capacity to ask strategic questions, understand underlying client needs, and develop proactive, innovative solutions. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with computer-aided facility management systems for space and occupancy data management. Experience supporting corporate real estate strategy development and implementation at enterprise level. Understanding of corporate real estate best practices, space standards, and workplace trends including flexible and collaborative work environments. Experience with data visualization tools and business intelligence platforms for enhanced reporting and presentation capabilities. Background supporting organizational transformation and workplace change initiatives. Demonstrated success building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholder groups across organizational levels. Location On-site – Raleigh, NC Employment Information This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Benefits 401(k) plan with matching company contributions. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision care. Paid parental leave at 100% of salary. Paid time off and company holidays. Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay. Equal Employment Opportunity Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is identified. #J-18808-Ljbffr JLL