Space and Occupancy Planning Director

Description

The Director of Space and Occupancy Planning (SPO) leads all aspects of space management, planning, and occupancy for a dedicated account team or Center of Excellence. This role translates business requirements into effective solutions that align with the client’s workplace model and real‑estate strategy, covering space, design, moves, FF&E, and data management across the entire portfolio.

In addition to overseeing immediate and long‑term occupancy and utilization analyses, the SPO Director ensures compliance with service level agreements and key performance indicators, while maintaining strong partnerships with client organizations. The director also drives the development of a resilient SPO delivery organization capable of adapting to fast‑paced, dynamic environments.

• Define and execute short‑ and long‑term occupancy and utilization strategies aligned with client real‑estate goals.
• Lead a team delivering space planning, design, moves, FF&E, and data management across the client portfolio.
• Maintain SLA/KPI compliance and ensure delivery of SPO services and accurate reporting.
• Develop and adapt the SPO delivery organization for fast‑paced environments.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis, propose solutions, and recommend optimal actions for projects and program operations.
• Collaborate with facilities, project management, and client real‑estate leadership for alignment and daily operations.
• Create and maintain playbooks, templates, and tools; coach the team on space planning and move management.
• Oversee planning proposals, site assessments, utilization metrics, and supply‑demand studies.
• Manage relocations, restacks, renovations, and consolidations, ensuring effective resource utilization.
• Present headcount budgets, forecasts, and gearing ratios; set goals and timetables for the unit.

Requirements

Key competencies include strong verbal presentation skills for executive audiences, analytical and strategic problem‑solving abilities, and advanced proficiency with Adobe, Microsoft Office, and CAFM/IWMS platforms such as Serraview. The role requires a collaborative mindset to work with facilities, project management, and client real‑estate leadership, and the ability to coach teams in delivering space‑planning and move‑management solutions.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline such as Architecture, Interior Design, Corporate Real Estate, Facilities Management, or Project/Construction Management, and possess at least seven years of experience in a corporate real‑estate environment.

• Demonstrate strong verbal presentation skills and ability to communicate with executive audiences.
• Exhibit analytical, organizational, and strategic problem‑solving abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe, Microsoft Office, and CAFM/IWMS (Serraview preferred).
• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, CRE, Facilities Management, or related field.
• Minimum of seven years’ experience in a corporate real‑estate environment.

Benefits

Cushman & Wakefield offers a compensation range of $131,750–$155,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and paid time off. The firm is a global leader in real‑estate services with roughly 52,000 employees in 400 offices worldwide, generating $9.5 billion in revenue in 2023.

• Compensation: $131,750–$155,000 plus benefits including health, vision, dental, FSA/HSA, retirement, life/disability, and paid time off.
• Cushman & Wakefield is an equal‑opportunity employer; accommodations available via ADA line.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance