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Colliers · 2 days ago

Space Strategist I

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$106K/yr - $115K/yr

3+ years exp

Colliers is a leader in commercial real estate, seeking a Space Strategist I to help shape the future of the workplace. The role involves transforming space and occupancy data into actionable strategies while collaborating with business leaders to optimize space utilization and support operational planning.

Commercial Real EstateProperty ManagementReal Estate

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist in developing space and workplace scenarios based on business needs, growth assumptions, and utilization insights

Prepare planning options, test fits (working with designers/partners as needed), stacking and adjacency plans, and capacity models

Use dashboards, space data, and IWMS tools to model future capacity needs

Support planning sessions and assist with stakeholder communications and presentations to summarize analysis and planning recommendations

Apply workplace standards, planning guidelines, and design principles when preparing planning materials

Assist in planning for flexible workplace programs and future workplace pilot areas

Help escort planning decisions through change management processes

Work cross-functionally with the S&OP team, Workplace Strategy, client real estate teams, PMO, and Technology partners

Prepare reports, visuals, and dashboards summarizing planning outcomes and scenarios

Maintain planning files, demand logs, and scenario models to ensure accuracy and traceability

Partner with IWMS and reporting teams to ensure data supports strategic planning and decision-making

Qualification

Space Strategist experienceMicrosoft Excel proficiencyIWMS / CAFM platformsArchitectural plans interpretationAnalytical skillsPlanning reports preparationChange Management experienceProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in architecture, Interior Design, Urban Planning, Real Estate, Business, Data Analytics, or related field

3-5 years of Space Strategist experience required

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, V-/X-Lookups, formulas, data transformations, and ability to build structured planning spreadsheets (exposure to macros a plus)

Proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite, with strong PowerPoint skills for planning decks and visually compelling slides

Experience with IWMS / CAFM platforms (Planon preferred; Archibus, Serraview, Tririga, Manhattan, or similar is beneficial)

Ability to read and interpret architectural plans; familiarity with AutoCAD or Revit for supporting test fits and reviewing floorplans

Working knowledge of space planning concepts, occupancy metrics, and workplace typologies

Experience preparing planning reports, dashboards, and visuals to communicate findings and scenarios

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to draw insights from space, occupancy, or utilization data

Must be process-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to establish and adhere to goals and objectives

Strong knowledge of PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams, ability to analyze a variety of data sets

Familiarity with architectural drawings; furniture, fixtures, and equipment; design and space planning concepts; construction costs and schedules; project management skills

Ability to effectively partner and deliver results in a matrix environment

Preferred

Change Management experience including developing and implementing workplace strategies

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are provided options for employer subsidized medical benefits including RX, dental, vision as well as employer paid basic life/AD&D insurance and short-term/long-term disability.

Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes an employer match.

Employees will also receive 10 days of sick leave and a minimum of 15-days vacation annually.

Certain senior-level roles are eligible for unlimited time off.

Employees will also enjoy 10 paid holidays plus two personal flex days throughout the calendar year.

Twelve weeks (for birth parents) and 4 weeks (for non-birth parents, including adoptive/foster parents) of paid parental leave will also be available for use after successful completion of 90 days of employment.

Bonus This position is eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual performance.