Senior Occupancy Planner

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

. Support the client's occupancy strategy and space management within corporate workplace programs, metrics, and real estate strategy .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate real estate strategy, space management, and occupancy planning, with a strong focus on data analysis and project management. Proficient in utilizing CAFM systems and Microsoft Excel for effective decision-making and reporting.

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Corporate Real Estate ExperienceSpace Management StrategyCAFM Systems ProficiencyMicrosoft Excel ExpertiseProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Space PlanningOccupancy AnalysisHeadcount ForecastingData AnalysisStacking Diagrams DevelopmentMigration PlanningCompliance EducationQuality ControlFloor Plan PresentationOccupancy Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsRelationship ManagementCommunication SkillsAdaptabilityTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

CAFM SystemsBluebeamMicrosoft Office SuiteProject Management ToolsAI Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Corporate Workplace ProgramsReal Estate StrategyOccupancy PlanningFacilities ManagementMatrixed Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the client's occupancy strategy and space management within corporate workplace programs, metrics, and real estate strategy
Partner with Portfolio Strategy and the Client's Strategic Planning team
Drive integration with relocation management, project management, and facilities management functions
Serve as the single point of contact for quality control in planning processes, procedures, protocols, and workplace design solutions
Understand and implement the planned 1-5 year real estate strategy for portfolio buildings and businesses
Apply and validate finance-approved headcount projections for a rolling three-year planning horizon
Analyze the client's portfolio and identify opportunities to optimize space
Develop occupancy scenarios and analyze occupancy and attendance metrics
Track and report projected versus actual headcount by organization
Develop city and site-specific occupancy strategies
Report current and forecasted supply and capacity
Collect program requirements and develop migration plans and sequencing of organizational moves
Develop current- and future-state stacking diagrams based on three-year headcount forecasts
Obtain alignment on migration and stacking plans and coordinate project scope and phasing schedules
Recommend and apply space policies, standards, procedures, and protocols
Educate stakeholders and ensure compliance with planning and space policies
Maintain quarterly organization-level space allocation plans
Review site audit data, including seat assignments, occupancy, vacancy, labs, and equipment
Partner with Facilities and SDI contacts for validation needs and timing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree
5-8 years of experience in a corporate real estate environment
Previous experience in space/occupancy planning at a strategic level
Proficient in CAFM systems and Bluebeam preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, V-Lookups, cell calculations, formulas, and headcount and space demand analysis for 1:1 and agile populations
Strong ability to convey planning strategy in written format incorporating supportive data and floor plans into concise presentations
Ability to work in all Microsoft Office suite software technology
Strong project management skills and mindset and proficiency with project management tools
Familiar with AI tools and integrating them into daily workflows and deliverables
Ability to thrive in dynamic and ambiguous work settings
Experience with workplace strategy is highly desirable
Experience in matrixed leadership roles as lead Occupancy Planner
Experience leading special, ad-hoc planning analyses
Strong relationship management skills and ability to deal with sensitive information
Experience facilitating communication between occupancy planners, space planners, Org Space Program Managers, and other GREF team members
Experience incorporating occupancy strategy into long-term strategy documents
Experience supporting document development of long-range strategy incorporating occupancy strategy at building and org level
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with JLL and client personnel at all levels
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

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