Senior Occupancy Planner – Design Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with Corporate Real Estate, Workplace Experience, Project Management, and business leaders to ascertain workplace needs and convert them into effective planning solutions.

• Create stack plans, test fits, feasibility studies, capacity analyses, and scenario modeling.

• Evaluate occupancy, utilization, and portfolio data to uncover optimization opportunities and provide strategic recommendations.

• Establish and maintain workplace standards, planning guidelines, and brand governance requirements.

• Review and oversee architectural and design deliverables from programming to construction.

• Assist in workplace transformation initiatives, relocations, consolidations, and portfolio optimization projects.

• Prepare executive-level presentations and recommendations for client stakeholders and leadership teams.

• Work in tandem with project teams to ensure alignment of occupancy requirements, design standards, budgets, and schedules.

• Foster partnerships with Corporate Real Estate, Workplace Experience, Project Management, Facilities Management, Architecture, Design, Construction, and business teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.

• At least 7-10+ years of experience in workplace planning, occupancy planning, architecture, interior design, or similar disciplines.

• Experience with financial services institutions, retail banking environments, or extensive corporate portfolios is highly desirable.

• Background in leading corporate workplace renovations, workplace transformation projects, and/or retail design initiatives.

• Strong grasp of occupancy planning methodologies, workplace standards, utilization analytics, and portfolio planning.

• Capability to create and assess feasibility studies, scenario models, test fits, and space allocation plans.

• Experience collaborating directly with architects, designers, and project managers throughout the project lifecycle.

• Comprehensive understanding of workplace guidelines, spatial relationships, furniture planning, and building systems.

• Familiarity with local building codes, ADA requirements, and accessibility standards.

• Knowledge of WELL Building Standard, LEED certification, and sustainability initiatives is preferred.

• Proficient in PowerPoint and capable of developing executive-level presentations and planning recommendations.

• Experience with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, and Matterport platforms.

• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, and presentation development.

• Strategic, analytical, innovative, organized, collaborative, and adaptable mindset.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Career development opportunities.

• Well-being programs.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture.

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care.

• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary.

• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.

• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.