Senior Occupancy Planner

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.What this job involves
As Senior Occupancy Planner, you will support the clients occupancy strategy and space management within the framework of corporate workplace programs, metrics, and real estate strategy. Reporting to the Area Occupancy Planning Lead, you will partner closely with Portfolio Strategy and the Client's Strategic Planning team, driving integration with relocation management, project management, and facilities management functions. You will serve as the single point of contact for quality control in terms of consistency in planning processes, procedures, and protocols, as well as workplace design solutions for your portfolio. You will understand the planned 1-5 year real estate strategy for all buildings and businesses in your portfolio, acting as the main point of contact for occupancy planning initiatives and their implementation for your specified AMER area.Your day-to-day will look like
Apply and validate finance-approved top-down headcount projections by business unit for a rolling three-year planning horizon, partnering with the OP Client and Portfolio Strategy team to analyze the client's portfolio and identify opportunities to optimize space. Develop occupancy scenarios to support business and GREG requirements, analyze occupancy and attendance metrics. Track and report projected versus actual headcount by organization, developing city and site-specific occupancy strategies with GREF Leadership and client occupancy planning. Report current and forecasted supply and capacity for a rolling three-year timeframe, collect preliminary program requirements for each organization and team, and develop migration plans and sequencing of org-level moves. Develop stacking diagrams of current and future state based on three-year headcount forecasts, obtain organizational alignment on migration and stacking plans by partnering with client occupancy planning, and coordinate scope and phasing schedules for project implementation. Recommend and apply space policies, standards, procedures, and protocols, educate and ensure compliance on planning and space policies, and report and maintain quarterly org-level space allocation plans. Review Site Audit Data (including seat assignments, occupancy, vacancy, labs, and equipment) and partner Facilities and SDI contacts for validation needs and timing.Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree5-8 years of experience in a corporate real estate environmentPrevious experience in space/occupancy planning at a strategic levelProficient in CAFM systems and Bluebeam preferredProficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, V-Lookups, cell calculations, formulas, etc.) and headcount and space demand analysis for 1:1 and agile populationsStrong ability to convey planning strategy in written format incorporating supportive data and floor plans into concise presentationsAbility to work in all Microsoft Office suite software technologyStrong 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.Preferred Qualifications
Experience with workplace strategy is highly desirableExperience in matrixed leadership roles as lead Occupancy PlannerExperience leading special, ad-hoc planning analysesStrong relationship management skills and ability to deal with sensitive informationExperience facilitating communication between occupancy planners, space planners, Org Space Program Managers, and other GREF team membersExperience incorporating occupancy strategy into long-term strategy documents to clearly articulate impacts to city, site, and org-level allocationsExperience supporting document development of long-range strategy incorporating occupancy strategy at building and org levelStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to be effective working with JLL and client personnel at all levels.Location
Onsite – Vancouver, BCEstimated compensation for this position
110,000.00 – 140,000.00 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.Culture and Values
At JLL, we are collectively shaping a brighter way — for our clients, ourselves and our fellow employees. We choose to take the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, which allows us to create transformative solutions for the real estate industry. We support each other's wellbeing and champion inclusivity and belonging across teams.Equal Opportunity & Inclusion
JLL is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at View email address on ca.hrm.tc JLL
For over 200 years, JLL, a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities see a brighter way. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.Com.
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