Occupancy Planner

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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 an Occupancy Planner, you will be responsible for tracking, analyzing, and space planning for a designated site or portfolio. Your analytical expertise and tactical planning will drive occupancy solutions that optimize workplace efficiency. At JLL, we believe the most effective teams are built when everyone is empowered to thrive—and in this role, you'll serve as a critical liaison between neighborhood captains, stakeholders, and facility management teams, transforming data into actionable insights that support workplace strategies. You'll leverage your relationship-building skills and technical proficiency to deliver comprehensive space management solutions while contributing to planning initiatives that support hybrid work environments and contemporary office design principles. What sets JLL apart is our culture of collaboration, locally and across the globe, and you'll experience this firsthand as you coordinate across functions to deliver exceptional occupancy planning outcomes.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Build and maintain strong partnerships across neighborhood captains, stakeholders, and facility management teams while serving as the liaison ensuring coordination and collaboration
• Support various occupancy planning tasks by applying analytical thinking, decision-making skills, and sound judgment to solve space challenges
• Develop data-driven restack scenarios that support workplace strategy and business requirements for client stakeholders across organizational levels
• Create detailed space allocation & neighborhood plans aligned with departmental requirements, critical adjacency needs, and campus plans
• Produce comprehensive documentation to support move management phases
• Ensure compliance with client’s workplace standards
• Conduct site audits and ensure CAFM drawing & space data accuracy including project & move related CAFM updates are submitted in a timely manner
• Interpret and analyze floor plans while utilizing space planning tools, CAFM systems, and BI platforms to deliver occupancy solutions
• Track occupancy & utilization metrics, adapting to changing client needs with proactive solutions

Required qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree
• 3–5 years of experience in occupancy planning, space management, interior office planning, furniture planning/management, move/project management, or related facilities function in a corporate real estate setting
• Experience with industry-standard software including AutoCAD and CAFM
• Familiarity with workplace strategy concepts and hybrid work environments
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with complex datasets and interpret spacial needs and floor plans
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (including pivot tables, xlookup, and complex formulas) and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills with an analytical approach to space data analysis and ability to contribute meaningful insights
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to interact effectively across organizational levels
• Proactive approach to problem-solving, process improvement, and managing multiple priorities in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, particularly with numbers and spatial creativity

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Interior Design, or related field
• Experience with BI systems
• Excellent presentation abilities with ability to communicate effectively with various levels of management and clients
• Comprehensive understanding of occupancy utilization metrics, contemporary office design principles, and emerging workplace trends
• Highly collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a strong customer service approach and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment

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

Expected compensation for this position:

80,000.00 – 97,000.00 USD per year

Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

Location:

On-site –Tucson, AZ

Job Tags:

Analytical Acumen, Business Acumen, Change Management, Collaboration, Communication, Customer-Focused, Data Management, Independent Judgment, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Service Delivery, Space Allocation, Space Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, Technical Acumen, Time Management, Workplace Design, Workplace Strategy

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 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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