Occupancy Planner

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Position Overview

The Occupancy Planner partners with business leaders, workplace teams, and project stakeholders to develop strategic occupancy and space planning solutions. This role uses data, workplace trends, and business requirements to optimize space utilization, support growth initiatives, and enhance the employee experience across a complex corporate portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business units to understand current and future space requirements.
• Develop occupancy plans, capacity analyses, and workplace strategies.
• Create space plans, stacking plans, and planning scenarios that align with business objectives.
• Analyze occupancy, utilization, and headcount data to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with Facilities, Real Estate, Design, and Project teams on workplace initiatives.
• Support space optimization, move planning, and portfolio planning efforts.
• Support FF&E selections
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership reviews and strategic planning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Planning, Real Estate, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in occupancy planning, workplace strategy, facilities planning, or corporate real estate.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience translating business needs into space planning solutions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with CAD, workplace management tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of commercial furniture systems and workplace design principles.
• Experience supporting large corporate campuses or multi-site portfolios.
• Background in technology, manufacturing, laboratory, or research environments.

Key Skills

• Strategic Planning
• Workplace & Occupancy Planning
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Space Utilization
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Presentation & Communication Skills

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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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

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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