We are in need of a competitive Advisor, Workplace Space & Occupancy Planner to join our dynamic team at Cresa in Boston, MA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Advisor, Workplace Space & Occupancy Planner is an incredible opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in creativity, emotional intelligence and have the right talent for the job, then apply for the position of Advisor, Workplace Space & Occupancy Planner at Cresa today!
Description
We are currently looking for a Space & Occupancy Planner to be based at the headquarters of our Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical client located in Cambridge, MA. The position serves as the central point of contact for client-facing interactions and requests, including but not limited to new space, changes to existing space, strategic review of space allocation, and analysis. In addition, the Space & Occupancy Planner is responsible for each project's project management and success. Serving as an advisor to the real estate leadership team, the Planner will also support the property operations team while successfully executing the company's critical year-end goals.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities The responsibilities of the Space & Occupancy Planner include, but are not limited to:
Lead all space planning initiatives for client and elevate space and occupancy planning work for client site(s)Create and maintain a repository of all space planning projects as well as ensure an effective working knowledge of client processes and proceduresIdentify future and validate current organizational requirements for workspace needs, including utilization, growth forecasting, specialized requirements, employee and seat counts, and other requirements at the client's business and employee levelInterface with client to develop new scenarios for workplace solutions to manage growth, re-orgs, supply and demand challenges, desired workplace changes, new workplace concepts, and adherence to corporate standards and guidelinesEvaluate requests for furniture and equipment; identifies procures, and manages the installation of office equipment, furniture, and building products, as required and within established standardsAssists in the management and oversight of vendor relationships, including the development of vendor bid solicitations, bid analysis and review of contracts, as well as directing, oversight, escalating and resolving of any vendor issuesActs as the project lead to plan, manage and deliver a project proposal providing high-level multi-building scenarios as well as oversee scope, schedule, and budget for all client and project requestsDevelop and execute written documentation necessary for client and vendor management during and after construction and/or relocations, including RFP's, meeting minutesAttends project, construction, move, and site progress meetings; providing reporting/status updates to clientAssist in cross-training and development of team personnel to elevate the capabilities/capacity of the space planning team Skills & Attributes Able to independently manage competing demands of project assignments with varying size and complexityExceptional organizational and problem-solving skills requiredExcellent analytical, communication, collaboration, and management skills requiredAbility to prepare accurate estimates and track budgets effectivelyStrong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the internal project team, client, and real estate communityMust be process-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to establish goals and objectivesMust possess a "client first" mindset Benefits of working as a Advisor, Workplace Space & Occupancy Planner in Boston, MA:
? Unlimited Growth Potential
? Room for Advancement
? Generous Compensation
