Sr. Occupancy Planner

Job Title

Sr. Occupancy Planner

Job Description Summary

The Senior Occupancy Planner is responsible for delivering strategic and tactical space planning expertise to support effective management of supply, capacity, and demand across a client’s real estate portfolio. This role plays a key part in optimizing space utilization by developing layout options, reorganization strategies, and occupancy solutions that align with evolving business needs.

Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day change requests, leading strategic planning initiatives, coordinating with stakeholders, and contributing to site strategy through space and occupancy analysis. The Senior Occupancy Planner also ensures the integrity of space data, including CAD floor plans, and provides utilization metrics to inform decision-making. This role requires strong analytical skills, project leadership, and the ability to collaborate across teams to deliver efficient, >Job Description

Must live in DC Metro Area (MD, VA, DC)

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain site-level occupancy plans, including headcount forecasts, seat supply projections, stacking plans, and scenario modeling.
• Lead strategic occupancy planning efforts, including migration plans, restacks, consolidations, and relocations.
• Analyze space utilization data through methods such as space walks and reporting tools to identify opportunities for efficiency and cost savings.
• Create conceptual and detailed layouts, stack plans, and floor plans using AutoCAD and other design tools.
• Coordinate and manage weekly small/large group moves and monthly site-to-site relocations in partnership with Facilities, Project Management, and external vendors.
• Implement move plans in accordance with approved occupancy strategies and adjust plans as business needs evolve (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations).
• Conduct site surveys, floor plan audits, and data collection to ensure space data accuracy and compliance with client standards.
• Maintain and update CAFM/IWMS systems (e.g., iOffice, TRIRIGA), including CAD floor plans and space allocation data.
• Facilitate neighborhood planning sessions, move meetings, and town halls to support change management and communication efforts.
• Provide space utilization analysis and reporting, including trends in hiring, terminations, vacancy, and forecast accuracy.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients and internal teams through operational reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to align space planning with business objectives and operational requirements.
• Recommend process improvements and innovations to enhance service delivery, cost efficiency, and data integrity.
• Support budgeting efforts for capital and operating expenses related to occupancy planning.
• Mentor junior planners and contribute to team development and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure adherence to client playbooks, policies, and space planning standards.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret space data and develop actionable planning strategies.
• Communication: Strong verbal, written, and visual communication skills for engaging stakeholders and presenting findings.
• Client Focus: Builds trust and maintains strong relationships with internal and external partners.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in data management, reporting, and documentation.
• Problem Solving: Identifies space-related challenges and develops creative, >
  
  
  
  Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
  The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
  The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
  The compensation for the position is: $ 93,500.00 - $110,000.00Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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