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Senior Occupancy Planner


Company : CBRE


Location : New York City, NY


Created : 2026-04-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) Local is a hard services-led,tailored facility management solution. We self-perform hard services whilepartnering with best-in-class soft service providers to offer custom facilityand project management solutions to our clients. We focus on empowering ourteam with a high-level of downstream accountability, resulting in an agile andefficient service delivery. In addition to our core facility and project managementcapabilities, our platform offers direct access to our Best-in-Class servicesincluding ESG, Security Consulting, Workplace Strategy, and WorkplaceExperience. About the Role: As a CBRE Occupancy Sr. Planner, you will provide spaceplanning, data mining, reporting, and interpretation of space planning metricsfor large and high-profile clientsu2019 needs. This job is part of the Moves, Additions and Changesfunction. They are responsible for building space design, construction, and moving services. What Youu2019ll Do: Review space requirements and provide conceptual plansand recommendations to the real estate team and high-profile stakeholders. Manage seating assignments via ticketing workflows,including visitor seating, desk moves, and assigned-seat changes using clientu2019sseating/assignment system; ensure accuracy and timely updates to the system of record. Support high-volume move activity by maintaining movelists, validating current vs. destination availability, and coordinating sequencing andexecution with internal partners. Support test-fits and space planning by leveraging CAD tocreate/update floorplans, conduct test-fits, and support planning analysis anddocumentation. Create block or stack plans, charters, and move lists. Produce complex drawings and presentations for internalstakeholders and client facing steering committee meetings for review andfeedback. Involve project management staff as appropriate for move and constructionservices. Collaborate with other team members to gain businessintelligence including move and relocation sequencing and execution Conduct evaluation and review of work area affected bymove planning to ensure that current location(s) and office availability atdestination location(s) is reflected accurately. Manage space walks for validation and update of occupancymetrics. Responsible for reviewing and maintaining occupancy datawithin the system of record. Maintain and improve space/people data quality withinCAFM/IWMS tools, including ongoing audits and corrections to assigned locations andoccupancy attributes. Provide hands-on support for the CAFM system transitionincluding data validation, process adjustments, and stakeholder enablement to ensurecontinuity and data integrity. Prepare forecasts and evaluate space planning trends ingeneral business conditions. Utilization and space analysis: perform utilizationanalysis using inputs such as badging data and seat utilization reporting to informplanning recommendations and decision-making. Conduct interviews and discussions with client(s) togather, coordinate and synthesize project requirements, and functional, operational, andcultural issues. Liaise with Change Management teams as needed. Make recommendations and implement necessary spaceplanning code changes and/or requirements and updates. Facilitate post-occupancy support and reviews to ensuredeliverables were executed and clientu2019s expectations were met. Apply general knowledge of standard principles andtechniques/procedures to accomplish assigned tasks and solve routine problems. Have a broad knowledge of own job discipline and someknowledge of several job disciplines within the function. Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistentwith CBRE RISE values. May convince to reach an agreement. Impact the quality of own work and the work of others onthe team. Work primarily within standardized procedures andpractices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. Explain complex information to others in straightforwardsituations. What Youu2019ll Need: Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevantexperience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will beconsidered. Certification in Corporate Real Estate, LEED or Facilities Management required. Understanding of existing procedures and standards tosolve slightly complex problems. Ability to review possible solutions using technicalexperience to apply appropriate judgment and precedents. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examplesinclude Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookupfunctions (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), and data reconciliation. Experience with CAFM/IWMS tools and data managementpractices in a system of record. Familiarity supporting move projects / MAC (Moves,Additions & Changes) in a high volume environment. Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset. Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate complicatedfigures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations. This role requires a minimum on-site presence of threedays per week (Tuesday Thursday), with the ability to be on-site five days perweek as dictated by the scope of work. Why CBRE When you join CBRE, you become partof the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment thathelps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers andforward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborativeculture is built on our shared values u2014 respect, integrity, service andexcellence u2014 and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsetsof our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course andrealize your potential. We welcome all applicants. Applicant AI Use Disclosure We value human interaction tounderstand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We donot use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we askthat candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interviewprocess. Pay Disclaimer: CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidateu2019s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $90,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $120,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidateu2019s skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance. Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our companyu2019s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)