Cushman & Wakefield
Job Title
Occupancy Planner & FF&E Manager
Job Description Summary
The Occupancy Planner’s primary focus is to oversee and provide tactical occupancy planning expertise in support of supply, capacity and demand of Client’s portfolio of space in a specific geographic region. The planner will generate space layout options and group re-organization options in response to business needs. Activities will consist of day to day change requests, project space planning and solution development, project support including client relationship manager and project coordination, site strategy support related to space and occupancy analysis, solution outcomes and utilization metrics. As an FF&E Manager, the role is responsible for supporting furniture activities for the client's projects, internal projects, and managing the excess inventory and furniture procurement process.
Job Description
Principle Responsibilities
Oversees all facility space and personnel move requests within assigned territory to maximize space efficiencies while implementing solutions in-line with client lines of business and corporate real estate goals
Establishes and maintains relationships with various client lines of business to understand their requirements and the impacts to the portfolio
Partners with client’s regional leads, Workplace Managers, to provide direct support in the delivery of planning strategies and options
Interfaces with clients to develop plan options, finalize project concepts and prepare final documents for approval
Develops Planning Recommendations based on the customer’s corporate office standards for reconfiguration requests in assigned territory
Collaborates with Strategy, Project Management, Facility Management and other CRE team members on all efforts
Serves as the primary client contact for daily relocation requests and simple projects. Provides operational and procedural support to ensure projects are executed in accordance with established departmental, building, and client means, methods, and procedures; coordinates and directs Move Vendor or C&W personnel to deliver the move
Oversees group moves and moves with special requirements; coordinates and directs Move Vendor to execute the move plan
In conjunction with Project Manager and Furniture Team, develops tactical migration plans and sequencing of group-level relocations and project installations
Organizes all data into approved formats for planning and implementation purposes, including: Planning Recommendation power point documents, proposed spreadsheet data and written descriptions of solutions, and CAD drawings
Obtains quotes and generates RFQs required for the completion of MAC and simple projects
Issues Purchase Orders for approved simple projects to contractors, supervises furniture and related equipment moves, receives and verifies invoices for payment
Ensures that the CAFM system accurately reflects current occupancy for assigned territories, and is updated to include new information obtained from site audits, A&I partners, CRE project managers and other valid sources
Maintains CAFM data that supports development of space allocation plans
Provides costs estimates related to FF&E activity, for projects or Work Orders
Implements furniture management activities in support of projects for the client, internal smallworks activities, work orders
Understands and initiates the warranty process for furniture items to be repaired or replaced by manufacturer
Recommends alternative furniture vendors that align with client's global standards
Maintains awareness of client furniture standards and procurement processes; communicates challenges and expectations to internal team
Makes recommendations to enhance operational efficiency, service delivery, cost savings, and asset utilization
Provides support on ad hoc Strategy & Planning requests and assignments
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and five years’ work experience in three or more of the following: a) space planning, b) project management, c) interior office design, d) move planning, e) office furniture, and f) facilities planning
Minimum of five years’ experience in a corporate real estate environment
Possesses strong analytical skills and the ability to develop conclusions and recommendations
Basic knowledge of office furniture systems
Maintains a working knowledge of CAD/CAFM software
Demonstrates proficiency in understanding architectural and engineering drawings, concepts & design
Experienced in managing projects of varied scope and complexity
Demonstrates a working knowledge of various office furniture systems
Proficient in CAD and MS Office Suite software applications
Excellent customer service and interpersonal relationship skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Able to build strong relationships with internal and external partners to deliver effective services
Strong oral, written and presentation skills
Assumes ownership of requests to ensure successful completion
Strong attention to detail and quality
Ability to handle concurrent projects with minimal supervision and direction
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at
1-888-365-5406
or email
HRServices@cushwake.com
. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
Occupancy Planner & FF&E Manager
Job Description Summary
The Occupancy Planner’s primary focus is to oversee and provide tactical occupancy planning expertise in support of supply, capacity and demand of Client’s portfolio of space in a specific geographic region. The planner will generate space layout options and group re-organization options in response to business needs. Activities will consist of day to day change requests, project space planning and solution development, project support including client relationship manager and project coordination, site strategy support related to space and occupancy analysis, solution outcomes and utilization metrics. As an FF&E Manager, the role is responsible for supporting furniture activities for the client's projects, internal projects, and managing the excess inventory and furniture procurement process.
Job Description
Principle Responsibilities
Oversees all facility space and personnel move requests within assigned territory to maximize space efficiencies while implementing solutions in-line with client lines of business and corporate real estate goals
Establishes and maintains relationships with various client lines of business to understand their requirements and the impacts to the portfolio
Partners with client’s regional leads, Workplace Managers, to provide direct support in the delivery of planning strategies and options
Interfaces with clients to develop plan options, finalize project concepts and prepare final documents for approval
Develops Planning Recommendations based on the customer’s corporate office standards for reconfiguration requests in assigned territory
Collaborates with Strategy, Project Management, Facility Management and other CRE team members on all efforts
Serves as the primary client contact for daily relocation requests and simple projects. Provides operational and procedural support to ensure projects are executed in accordance with established departmental, building, and client means, methods, and procedures; coordinates and directs Move Vendor or C&W personnel to deliver the move
Oversees group moves and moves with special requirements; coordinates and directs Move Vendor to execute the move plan
In conjunction with Project Manager and Furniture Team, develops tactical migration plans and sequencing of group-level relocations and project installations
Organizes all data into approved formats for planning and implementation purposes, including: Planning Recommendation power point documents, proposed spreadsheet data and written descriptions of solutions, and CAD drawings
Obtains quotes and generates RFQs required for the completion of MAC and simple projects
Issues Purchase Orders for approved simple projects to contractors, supervises furniture and related equipment moves, receives and verifies invoices for payment
Ensures that the CAFM system accurately reflects current occupancy for assigned territories, and is updated to include new information obtained from site audits, A&I partners, CRE project managers and other valid sources
Maintains CAFM data that supports development of space allocation plans
Provides costs estimates related to FF&E activity, for projects or Work Orders
Implements furniture management activities in support of projects for the client, internal smallworks activities, work orders
Understands and initiates the warranty process for furniture items to be repaired or replaced by manufacturer
Recommends alternative furniture vendors that align with client's global standards
Maintains awareness of client furniture standards and procurement processes; communicates challenges and expectations to internal team
Makes recommendations to enhance operational efficiency, service delivery, cost savings, and asset utilization
Provides support on ad hoc Strategy & Planning requests and assignments
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and five years’ work experience in three or more of the following: a) space planning, b) project management, c) interior office design, d) move planning, e) office furniture, and f) facilities planning
Minimum of five years’ experience in a corporate real estate environment
Possesses strong analytical skills and the ability to develop conclusions and recommendations
Basic knowledge of office furniture systems
Maintains a working knowledge of CAD/CAFM software
Demonstrates proficiency in understanding architectural and engineering drawings, concepts & design
Experienced in managing projects of varied scope and complexity
Demonstrates a working knowledge of various office furniture systems
Proficient in CAD and MS Office Suite software applications
Excellent customer service and interpersonal relationship skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Able to build strong relationships with internal and external partners to deliver effective services
Strong oral, written and presentation skills
Assumes ownership of requests to ensure successful completion
Strong attention to detail and quality
Ability to handle concurrent projects with minimal supervision and direction
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at
1-888-365-5406
or email
HRServices@cushwake.com
. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”