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We are looking for a Director of Occupancy Planning for our Occupancy Planning & Management Team

About JLL

We’re JLL. We’re a professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We help organizations around the world achieve their ambitions by owning, occupying and investing in real estate.

If you’re looking to step up your career, JLL is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you’ll have a chance to innovate with the world’s leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing real estate initiatives. You’ll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you’ll be inspired by the best. We’re focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions – join us at JLL!

We are seeking a Director of Occupancy Planning to join our leadership team responsible for supporting client account strategies and overseeing the delivery of Occupancy Planning services.

What this job involves

Key responsibilities include:

Accountable for the results and performance of the Occupancy Planning team and service delivery on the accountTranslate our client’s business requirements into action and successfully deliver OP services, leveraging JLL and industry best practicesLead a team of Occupancy Planners in their delivery of occupancy, space and move projects; serve as liaison between the client and all other stakeholdersExcellent communicator capable of designing and delivering effective change management prior to, during and after a project processImplement a continuous improvement and thought leadership program for OP, making us consistent across geographies and improving the quality of what we doImport and export best practices and case studies between JLL, the wider industry and the accountProvide oversight and management to a robust space allocation methodology and processDemonstrate the ability to successfully deliver a strategic real estate portfolio planIntermediate knowledge of key corporate real estate terminologyProven ability to leverage utilization data to build a mobility strategyProficient in business intelligence and data analytics

Finance Management, Cost Control, and Profitability 

Support the annual capital and operating budgeting and planning processSupport development and implementation of innovations, best practices, and standard operating procedures to elevate team, account, and enterprise performance

Supervisory Tasks

Manage Staffing Levels to ensure appropriate staffing at all sitesEnsure portfolio-wide consistency in delivery of services, by providing training and review of all deliverablesProactively identify opportunities for efficiencies throughout the portfolio and through any recurring processes

Leadership/Staff Management

Lead and develop a professional, friendly, creative, energetic, and detail-oriented team in the delivery of extraordinary servicesEngage additional resources from JLL’s platform to handle peaks in demandProvide excellent onboarding, training, and team-buildingActively support an environment of teamwork, co-operation, performance excellence and personal successParticipate in the individual performance management program and personal development planning for members of the teamAct as an ambassador for JLL, adopting and maintaining the firm’s core values of Teamwork, Ethics and Excellence

Sound like you? To apply you need to be / have:

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupancy Planning, Corporate Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent10+ years of experience in managing occupancy, space, move management, and change management processes across a broad geography, with an ability to work remotely and virtuallyPrevious management experience leading a teamProficiency in a range of information technology tools and platformsStrong working knowledge of architectural drawings and furniture systemsCAFM system and AutoCAD experience is requiredAbility to successfully communicate with contractors, client representatives, customers and team membersHighly organized with strong analytical skillsStrong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact at an executive levelFlexibility with work hours and travel as neededPreference for role to be based in the DC-Metro, 2-3 Days in office or Full time remote

Behavioral Competencies

Think Big - Thinks strategically, simplifies the complex, solves complex problems, sees the big pictureDrive Change - Thrives on change, learning agility, intellectually curious, appetite for risks, digital driveHelps others - Builds relationships, actively collaborates, helps others succeed.Get it done - Acts decisively, drives results, passion to win, takes ownership, accountable, resilientBusiness first - Focuses on customers and clients, business/financial acumen, JLL firstInspire - Inspire others, creates vision and strategy, energizes others

What you can expect from us

You’ll 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, wellbeing, benefits and pay. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you...

Estimated total compensation for this position:

132,000.00 – 155,000.00 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 .

Location:

On-site –Reston, VA, Richmond, VA

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits may include:

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

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