Occupancy Planner / Design Manager

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether youve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or youre looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. About JLL Were JLL. Were a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. As a Fortune 500 company, we help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. We have nearly 300 corporate offices across 80 countries, with a team of more than 80,000 individuals. And we look after a property portfolio of over 4 billion square feet, all on behalf of our clients. If youre looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. With us, youll have a chance to innovate with the worlds leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. Youll also make long-lasting professional connections and be inspired by the best. Were focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitionsjoin us at JLL! What this job involves? Our Dynamic Workplace Team is currently seeking a Occupancy Planner / Design Manager to join and help our team successfully provide occupancy / test-fit planning as well as ensure the application of our clients space and design guidelines. Being in the forefront As an Occupancy Planning / Design Manager, youll be supporting the planning and design for renovation, refresh, and new build projects for a financial clients retail portfolio in the US and Canada, supporting the vision, strategy, and operation of branch banks customer engagement. As a trusted partner, you will translate business requirements into physical premises, working with third-party designers and architects to design facilities, including building and interior architecture, furniture, finishes and conceptual layout. You will be a contributor to the portfolio strategy and workplace/retail design activities for various/multiple project sites. Facilitating requirements gathering meetings and review/approval presentations, you will be assisting with identifying space requirements to meet business needs. Creating feasibility studies, scenario models, and test fits, you ensure that planning is aligned with clients retail guidelines, and that all scenarios maximize use of space; recommend educate and enforce space policies/standards, procedures and protocols. Once the project is approved, you will work alongside the Project Manager providing design oversight of architect/designer for finalized floorplans and design elements (i.e., FF&E) prior to permit. Having the know-how It will be important to have strong knowledge and experience in Workplace and/or Retail Design, industry trends, standards and best practices. In this role, you will work alongside the clients Program Manager and Project Manager to understand the requirements for the space and obtain final approval for floorplan layouts. Your role will be to understand the programming requirements create feasibility studies/test-fits using Workplace Standards/Guidelines to creatively propose efficient, effective environment. Clear understanding of spatial relationships and workplace guidelines and standards, and a basic understanding of building codes is required. Ability to multi-task many projects, communications, and deliverables. Being a trailblazer and breaking new ground To be successful in this role, you should be able to ensure accurate reporting of information and foster critical relationships between various individuals and organizations. Communication channels will exist with: Corporate Real Estate Strategy to understand key projects and priorities Collaborate with Workplace Experience, Project Management, Facility Management, and Interior Architect Line of business (all levels) to understand workplace requirements and help inform of workplace guidelines and standards Project management to review test-fits and occupancy supply requirements, as well as advise and/or collaborate on the creation of project budget and schedule Sound like you? Before you apply, its also worth knowing what were looking for: Creative A Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Design or related field is required; along with minimum of 5-7 years of experience in corporate environment. Previous experience in space/occupancy planning at a strategic level, plus experience with interior office renovations is highly desirable. LEED Accreditation Professional and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desired, but not required. Dynamic and Highly Skilled Youll need to be dynamic and technologically savvy with the ability to utilize software to support planning solutions and communicate ideas clearly with planning team and lines of businesses. You will be successful if you have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot table, v-lookup, cell calculations), and AutoCAD (basic test-fits and square foot calculations). Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and ability to consolidate data and floor plans into Power Point for presentations to client and lines of business is highly valued. Youll be effective in your role by learning to ask the right questions to understand the underlying needs of our clients. Youll discover how to be proactive and innovative with solutions your stakeholders. Organized, Open and Flexible Excellent communication skills are important both written and spoken and well expect you to work independently, multi-task, and manage your time to meet deadlines. You keep on top of things as youll often need to reorganize your time day to day, to deal with your teams changing necessities and requests. An individual with strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive level external and internal clients will be successful in the role. Most importantly, youll want to work as part of a diverse supportive and talented team. What you can expect from us Youll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, well-being, benefits and pay. Well offer you a competitive salary and benefits package. With us, youll develop your strengths and enjoy a career full of varied experiences. We cant wait to see where your ambitions take you at JLL. Apply today! Estimated total compensation for this position: 70,000.00 95,000.00 USD per year The total compensation range is an estimate and not guaranteed. An employment offer is based on an applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data . 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