Sr. Specialist, Workplace Planning & Strategy

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Senior Specialist, Workplace Planning & Strategy (This role may sit in any of the listed office locations and follows a hybrid schedule with a minimum of three in-office days per week.) The Senior Specialist in Workplace Planning & Strategy role will play a crucial part in developing workplace strategy solutions and leading client-facing project engagements around the future of work, return to work, portfolio optimization and more traditional occupancy planning and workplace planning and execution. In addition to a consulting, planning and technical background, the role requires strong presentation and organizational skills. What this job involves: Workplace Expertise: Partner with our brokers and other salespeople for business development and client service delivery. Contribute as a key member of client facing teams to develop, implement, & manage Workplace Strategy programs Supporting prep meeting, pitch content, as well as attending pitches to win brokerage business. Prep may include benchmarking current spaces and comparing to industry peers or researching a firm’s current workplace environment and identifying areas of potential improvement related to space usage, culture, or demographics. Utilize JLL and other technologies to facilitate programming and space planning exercises for clients. This includes work in AutoCAD or Revit, along with JLL-proprietary software. Work with JLL Marketing and Research to create workplace collateral and thought leadership pieces organized by different industry types. Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) by staying abreast of current issues and trends in business, corporate real estate, workplace strategies, occupancy planning, and organizational development and through active participation in relevant industry forums and professional associations On key projects, participate in programming efforts, employee surveys, test-fits, business interviews, utilization studies, mobility assessments, visioning sessions and focus groups. Manage project document control across projects. Collaborate with workplace and occupancy planners on benchmarking, trends, recommendations, and report-outs. Relationship Management / Delivery: Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholder and key clients. Be the project Engagement Manager for strategic projects Act as escalation point for delivery issues Manage consistent delivery of Workplace & Occupancy Planning and ensure high level of execution and client satisfaction The Candidate: The successful candidate will have a strong combination of Workplace and/or Occupancy Planning experience, the ability to win business, and deliver workplace projects. This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Estimated compensation for this position: 80,000.00 – 95,000.00 USD per year This range is an estimate and actual compensation may differ. Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations. Location: On-site –Austin, TX, Baltimore, MD, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Greenville, SC, Houston, TX, Miami, FL, New York, NY, Parsippany, NJ, San Francisco, CA, Tampa, FL, Washington, DC 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. 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