Workplace Strategy & Occupancy Planning Manager

Workplace Strategy & Occupancy Planning Manager

As a CBRE Workplace Strategy & Occupancy Planning Manager, you will play a crucial role in optimizing our real estate portfolio, ensuring the efficient use of space, and developing a workplace environment that improves employee efficiency, collaboration, and engagement. The ideal candidate will blend strong data analysis skills with a forward-thinking approach to workplace design and policy. Role requires candidate to be in Pacific / Mountain / or Central time zones, working on Pacific Coast hours and be willing to travel to the Bay Area once a month for a week at a time.

What You'll Do :

• Develop and analyze short-term and long-term occupancy forecasts (1-5 years) and "what-if" scenarios for space utilization, supporting strategic business decisions.
• Execute detailed stacking and blocking plans to optimize space allocation and adjacencies within buildings and campuses.
• Coordinate complex departmental and large-scale employee moves with Facilities and Project Management teams, minimizing operational disruption.
• Maintain and audit the accuracy of all space and occupancy data within the Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS) or equivalent software.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the overarching workplace strategy to align with business goals, culture, and employee needs.
• Partner with data / analytics teams to conduct in-depth space utilization studies using various data sources (e.g., sensor data, badge access, surveys).
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and Design / Construction teams to define and update workplace standards, including furniture, technology, and space programming.
• Support the adoption of new workplace policies and designs through change management initiatives, communication materials, and workshops.
• Research and analyze industry trends, best practices, and competitor strategies related to workplace design and occupancy planning.
• Provide formal supervision, training, development, and performance evaluations for employees, including recruiting and hiring.
• Lead and manage a small team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities, establish work schedules, assign tasks, cross-train staff, and mentor as needed.
• Drive partnerships and cross-marketing efforts with internal lines of business (e.g., Brokerage, Capital Markets, Project Management, Facilities Management).
• Contribute to strategic plans for optimizing client property portfolios, guiding clients on real estate location data and flexible ways of working.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
• Apply knowledge of own field and how own field integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately sophisticated issues that may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.

What You'll Need :

Why CBRE :

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values respect, integrity, service and excellence and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Our Values in Hiring :

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers :

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure :

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.

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 (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments : Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development).

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Workplace Strategy & Occupancy Planning Manager position is $145,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $155,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits : 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

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).