We seek an Occupancy Planner to work with the NELSON Strategies group.
NELSON provides clients the expertise to align their real estate and workplace decisions with their business objectives.
Our solutions deliver the kind of clear, quantifiable results that help corporations to gain a competitive edge and in many cases we are on site delivering this support.As an individual contributor, this Occupancy Planner will execute the delivery of services offered by NELSON Strategies focused on building occupancy and migration plans in support of real estate strategies.
The ideal candidate would have skills in the delivery of occupancy planning services along with knowledge of project management and corporate real estate.
The position also delivers solutions related to MAC requests.
Responsibilities: · Execute migration planning activity which include, but are not limited to the development of migration and phasing plans, stack and block plans, test-fits and collection and analysis of data related to Clients needs.
· The simultaneous integration and deliverables for routine Moves, Adds & Changes (MACs) into these plans.
· Support the development of alternative scenarios including relative pros and cons of each alternative in the development of the business case to drive decisions.
· Present and negotiate plans to internal and external clients on a frequent basis.
· Prepare schedules of critical path and milestone events and monitor/ communicate timelines to meet deadlines.
· Provide input to annual financial cycle and capital plan.
· Collect, organize and analyze data related to Clients facility requirements, physical or virtual space needs.
· Prepare test fits which incorporate the use of space guidelines, office eligibility and compliance reviews.
· Participate in planning meetings and establish good communication and relationships with the business and delivery stakeholders · Project tracking systems and reporting of performance metrics.
Job Requirements: · Minimum 3-5 years experience in a corporate environment, in project management and/or corporate planning directly related to the delivery of occupancy planning services · Bachelors degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or other related field · Previous experience in space / occupancy planning at a strategic level, interior office renovations, and using AutoCAD in a planning capacity is required, plus experience with use of client databases and SharePoint site.
· Highly developed proficiency in Excel data manipulation and Power Point.
· Familiarity with CAFM systems.
· Ability to self-motivate, multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously.
· Occasional travel may be required.
· Established customer service skills to negotiate through Occupancy Planning and MACs space tactics and workload requirements · Comfortable in presentation and negotiation settings with Clients and senior management, functioning in a virtual work environment The NELSON Strategies group uses the Six Sigma process to develop a metrics-driven approach to our strategic planning process from vision setting through program implementation and maintenance, including portfolio audits and optimization, workplace enhancements, gap analysis and scenario planning programs that support our clients objectives and deliver substantial cost savings.
Our integrated planning model, is a cyclical process that draws on our core tools, industry best practices and diverse experience to consistently improve the quality of our clients facilities.
NELSON partners with our clients to develop innovative solutions that integrate people, process, place, capital and technology to create better environments.
In the continuum of NELSONs integrated services model, we are able to draw on cross-functional teams to provide end-to-end solutions from programming and planning to design and implementation to ongoing facilities support.
We offer competitive wages based on skills and experience, excellent benefits package including; Paid Time Off, medical, dental, 401K, pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts, and more.
NELSON is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If you feel this may be the career opportunity for you, please apply by emailing your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to jobs [at] nelsononline [dot] com .
Due to the large volume of candidates, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
No phone calls or agencies please.
Occupancy Planner (Strategist II) Job in Chicago 60603, Pennsylvania US
