RINA Occupancy Planner

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PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains CAFM data that supports development of space allocation plans
• 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, Business Partners, 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
• 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 awareness of client furniture standards and procurement processes
• 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
• 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

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from

Being part of a growing global company;

Career development and a promote from within culture;

An organization committed to Diversity and Inclusion

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