Sr. Occupancy and Space Planner

Sr. Occupancy and Space Planner

Job ID

303000

Posted

27-Oct-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Building Management, Building Surveying/Consultancy, Construction, Design, Facilities Management, Laboratory Services, Property Management, Workplace Strategy

Location(s)

Westborough - Massachusetts - United States of America

Sr. Occupancy Planner

In partnership with client leadership, ensures that all Space Management deliverables are met including SLA and KPI requirements. Assists in defining immediate and long-term client goals concerning amounts and types of office lab and manufacturing space that are required over time and a strategy for achieving these objectives in a cost-effective manner.

Oversee and provide strategic space & occupancy planning expertise to manage the supply, capacity and demand of assigned Client's portfolio of lab and manufacturing space. Provide occupancy planning, auditing and data compilation services for strategic planning efforts.

Oversee project support needed to complete move and reconfiguration projects; Ensure each project's needs are met in a cost-effective manner consistent with Client standards for project scope, design budget and schedule. Responsible to oversee the maintenance of accurate space plans and occupancy data and provide reports as required.

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Manages the overall development of lab and manufacturing space management activities and the associated activities of all current projects within an assigned geographic region.
• Lead tactical planning and move teams; oversees space, occupancy, moves and data management services to include laboratory spaces and R&D planning.
• Assumes responsibility for planning, developing, establishing and controlling methods, procedures, and systems designed to increase overall effectiveness of facility and space utilization and space management.
• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the integrated space management activities to ensure that the space is utilized efficiently and effectively, and to ensure that the allocation of space meets the highest and best use in the context of strategic priorities.
• This position provides overall space management expertise to clients and oversees collaborative efforts to execute periodic space audits and utilization studies.
• Participate in structuring the selection of interior architects and other professionals and advise clients on final recommendations.
• Evaluate existing and proposed project sites and facilities with respect to program requirements.
• Develop data analytics and analysis tools used by the team to generate space solutions and compare options to achieve a comprehensive view of the option outcomes.
• Make recommendations to enhance operational efficiency, service delivery, cost savings, and innovative service advancements for all functional areas within the service line.
• Assist the team in performing site assessments to review space efficiencies, utilization metrics and supply and demand studies.
• Observe corporate policies and procedures.
• Maintain high qualitative and quantitative standards of work performance.
• Strive constantly to improve skill and work knowledge; keep up to date in the field of specialization.
• Report to immediate supervisor(s) major problems and findings and results achieved with recommendations.
• Socialize and obtain buy in for organizational changes, team commitments, and expenditures in excess of approved budget.
• Establish goals and objectives with timetables for the organization.

Key Competencies

• Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
• Client Focus
• Leadership
• Technical Proficiency
• Consultation

What You'll Need:

• B.S. Degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field with 5-10 years relevant experience required. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Certification in Corporate Real Estate, LEED or Facilities Management required.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to develop conclusions and recommendations.
• Working knowledge of CAFM software, space management systems, and relational database functionality.
• Proficiency in architectural and engineering drawings, concepts & design.
• Experienced in managing projects of varied scope and complexity.
• Working knowledge of various office furniture systems.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite software applications.
• Relational database knowledge a plus.
• General understanding of facilities programming of industry standards, building systems, base building construction, corporate management, architecture, interior design, office technology, and environmental factors required.
• Proven leadership ability.
• Superior oral and written communication skills required.
• Overnight travel approximately 25%

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Sr. Occupancy Planner and Space Planner position is $125,000 annually [or $60.09 per hour] and the maximum salary for the Sr. Occupancy Planner and Space Planner position is $140,000 annually [or $67.30 per hour]. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has 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 company's 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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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About CBRE Group, Inc. CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

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