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Role Overview

The Occupancy Planner will join our Occupancy Planning and Management team to successfully manage client space requirements, gather and evaluate business information, occupancy data, and real estate market data. This role provides critical support for strategic planning, presentations, and real estate reporting for our clients.

Primary Responsibilities

Space Management & Planning

Track, analyze, and update space data to develop scenario and occupancy plans for client portfoliosPull plans from space data management systems and analyze space utilization dataUnderstand space allocation principles and maximize space efficiencyDevelop space planning and block diagrams to support client needsProvide key data points for presentations and outline pros & cons between options

Client Collaboration & Relationship Management

Foster critical relationships between various individuals and organizationsWork with Facilities Managers and Project Managers on projects related to moves, space audits, occupancy, vacancy, and change managementCoordinate large, multi-phase relocations/restacksEnsure accurate reporting using IWMS toolsCollaborate with project and construction teams on large facility projects

Reporting & Data Analysis

Present utilization data in clear, meaningful formatsReconcile discrepancies from top-down projectionsTrack and report actual seat demand at group levelIdentify proactive needs and troubleshoot deficienciesContribute strategic planning ideas to resolve campus/building-specific forecasts and issues

Qualifications

Experience

1-2+ years of work experience in facilities, space planning, occupancy management, or CAD/CAFM related rolesExperience with interior office renovations is highly desirableWorking knowledge of occupancy utilization, office design principles and trends such as mobile or collaborative workplace

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Real Estate, or related field preferred

Technical Skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, cell calculations)Strong PowerPoint skills for data and floor plan presentationsAutoCAD and CAFM/IWMS system experience highly desirableAbility to read and interpret floor plans

Professional Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills with ability to interact with executive-level clientsCritical thinking and data storytelling capabilitiesDetail-oriented with high accuracy, particularly with numbers and spatial creativityStrategic thinking with ability to simplify complex conceptsProactive problem-solving approach and innovation mindsetAdaptability to change with an appetite for calculated risks

Estimated total compensation for this position:

77,900.00 – 105,100.00 USD per year

The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data .

Location:

On-site –San Jose, CA

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

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