Senior Occupancy Planner

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Ready to Transform Your Design Career? Join Corporate Real Estate.

Are you an architect or interior designer looking to leverage your creative expertise in a dynamic corporate environment? We're seeking a talented Senior Occupancy Planner to bring design thinking and spatial innovation to our fast-paced corporate real estate team.

In this role, you'll apply your design background to solve complex space planning challenges, working directly with executive stakeholders to create functional, innovative workplace solutions. Your architectural training and spatial design skills will be your foundation as you transition into strategic corporate real estate—where your creativity meets business impact.

This hybrid position is based in Richmond, Virginia, requiring 3 days onsite each week, and reports to the Regional Occupancy Planning Manager.

What You'll Do:

Strategic Space Planning & Design

• Leverage your design expertise to develop innovative test fits, space allocation plans, and workplace strategies using your CAD skills and spatial design thinking
• Create comprehensive space solutions including adjacency diagrams, test fits, restack strategies, and move sequencing plans
• Apply workplace design principles—agile methodologies, design thinking, and collaborative workspace concepts—to optimize space utilization
• Develop multiple creative solutions for complex occupancy challenges such as mergers, rapid growth, consolidations, and organizational change
• Use your planning/design background to forecast space demand and create compelling visual presentations that tell a story

Client Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with end users, translating their business needs and workflows into innovative spatial solutions
• Deliver compelling presentations to executive leadership, demonstrating your design perspective and strategic recommendations
• Navigate conversations across all organizational levels—from executives to associates—with confidence and adaptability
• Apply best-in-class design knowledge and external research to inform client solutions
• Manage change effectively, facilitating smooth transitions through thoughtful design and planning

Data-Driven Decision Making

• Analyze building data, organizational metrics, and occupancy patterns to inform strategic space planning decisions
• Create visually impactful presentations that combine data insights with storytelling
• Utilize advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data analysis, formulas) to support planning recommendations
• Monitor cost-saving initiatives and demonstrate value-added contributions through data analytics
• Manage space allocations and data accuracy for a real estate portfolio using CAFM/IWMS database systems

Multitasking in a Dynamic Environment

• Juggle multiple projects with varying priorities—from strategic initiatives to tactical requests
• Track numerous moving parts across concurrent projects, maintaining organization and attention to detail
• Adapt flexibly to rapidly changing business needs and evolving requirements
• Work collaboratively within a matrixed team environment alongside project managers and furniture specialists
• Domestic travel as required

What You'll Bring:

Design and/or Planning Foundation (Preferred)

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Business, Real Estate, or related field
• Background in architecture or interior design that translates beautifully to corporate space planning

Technical Skills

• Test fit/space planning experience (highly valued—your spatial design skills are essential at this senior level)
• CAD Software proficiency for developing test fit options (intermediate to advanced preferred)
• Familiarity with CAFM/IWMS database systems (FMS, Manhattan, Tririga, Archibus, or similar) - preferred, but not required
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint (intermediate to advanced preferred)
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Adobe Acrobat

Professional Experience

• 5-7 years in occupancy planning, space planning, interior office planning, or move/project management in corporate real estate
• Demonstrated ability to work in a corporate or matrixed environment
• Experience managing stakeholders and working alongside cross-functional teams

Core Competencies

• Strong multitasking and organizational skills with ability to manage competing priorities
• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving abilities
• Excellent presentation and communication skills—translate complex spatial concepts for diverse audiences
• Executive presence with ability to influence senior leadership
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Comfortable with change and adaptable to shifting priorities
• Commitment to exceptional client service and professional consistency

Compensation: $100,000 - $115,000

Why Make This Move?

Your design training has equipped you with exactly what corporate real estate needs: spatial thinking, creative problem-solving, technical drawing skills, and the ability to visualize solutions. This role offers the opportunity to apply your design expertise in a strategic business context—where your creativity directly impacts organizational success and workplace innovation.

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

Estimated compensation for this position:

100,000.00 – 115,000.00 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.

Location:

On-site –Richmond, VA

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

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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