Space Planner

Job Description

About the role

The purpose of this position is to provide space planning, data analysis, reporting and interpretation of space planning metrics to provide recommendations and proposed solutions for a client's planning and occupancy needs.

What you'll do

Act as a single point of contact and primary interface for relevant project space systems/processes and day-to-day functions with client team.

Analyze space requirements and provides conceptual space plans and recommendations to real estate team(s) and/or collaborators; Prepares block or stack plan(s), scenario plans and move lists.

Produce drawings and presentations for internal stakeholder(s) and client facing steering committee meetings (Workplace Managers, Business Unit Directors, Leadership, etc.) for review and feedback.

Identify existing furniture solutions currently in place and develops standard operating procedures for all furniture activity. Maintains knowledge of current and future space needs and understanding of the business direction and changing workplace needs.

Responsible for occupancy data within the system of record. May be required to lead space walks for validation and update of occupancy metrics.

Partner with other departments on move and relocation sequencing and execution.

Make recommendations to Management on vital space planning code changes and/or requirements and updates.

May develop and maintain tracking mechanisms for monthly reports. Applies knowledge to forecast space requirements based on verified existing space information, forecasted space supply/demand and growth projections. Provides metrics around current and future space needs. Participates in conceptualizing and the development of migration plans.

Attend client meetings to collect requirements, present findings and recommendation. Acquires approvals to proceed when required.

Attend meetings with client representatives and facilitates discussion/programming of space requirements (headcount/growth, allocations, adjacencies, special support needs). Provides metrics, collect, coordinates, and analyzes data related to client's facility requirements and physical space needs. Provides solutions and/or recommendations. Educates and implements policies, standards, and procedures.

Reviews, and/or updates CAD drawings and/or related database(s). Documents findings, conclusions and communicates recommendations based on data analysis and supply/demand assessment. Reports to client and service delivery partners upon critical success factors, work environment and delivery efficiency and effectiveness.

What you'll need

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from 4-year college or university. Interior Design preferred
• 3-5 years space planning experience. Occupancy planning preferred.
• AutoCAD drawing and CAFM software experience is required, Archibus experience is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (MS Project, PowerPoint, Word). Strong Excel skills creating Pivot Tables
• Familiar with system furniture design and modular furniture while demonstrating knowledge and adherence to building regulations and health & safety guidelines.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely and reliable service to client(s), present information in an effective way, collaborate, problem solve and multi-task.

Why CBRE?

• FORTUNE 500 #126
• FORTUNE Most Admired Company #1 in real estate for third consecutive year; Ten years in a row on the list!
• Forbes Named one of the best large employers in America and one of the World's Best Employers!

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Space Planner position is $24.00 per hour and the maximum salary for the Space Planner position is $34.00 per hour . The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program.

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. We also provide reasonable accommodations, as needed, throughout the job application process. If you have a disability that inhibits your ability to apply for a position through our online application process, you may contact us via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

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