Workplace / Portfolio Strategy Analyst

Newmark Grubb Knight Frank (NGKF) is one of the world's leading commercial real estate advisory firms. We provide a fully integrated platform of services to prominent multinational corporations and institutional investors across the globe, as well as to occupiers, owners and developers of real estate on a local, regional and national level.

Responsible for developing real estate strategies and workplace solution recommendations that support organizational goals and objectives. This is a highly analytical role that supports organizations in efforts that optimize their portfolio, reduces real estate costs, improves business performance, supports the merging of organizations/cultures, and develops workplace strategy, relocation or consolidation of occupied building solutions.

• Participate in executive interviews with the client and developing summaries.
• Review the current state of the portfolio, location and employee demographics.
• Perform research in market demand, community preferences, economic benefits, cultural differences, etc.
• Supply / demand analysis, headcount projections and capacity planning.
• Perform space-take offs of current locations in Autocadd - polyline in accordance with the selected space measurement protocols as communicated by client (BOMA, REBNY etc.).
• Current state metrics to include; cost/person, cost/SF, SF/person, SF/seat, and vacancy rates.
• Benchmark data and metrics by industry and across industries.
• Workplace/occupancy scenario modeling.
• Distills and performs complex information to the essential detail for client decision-making to include; opportunity analysis, options development, option evaluation, pro/con comparison, and makes recommendations.
• May generate 3D models and conceptual visualizations.

• Bachelor degree required in Architecture, Design, Construction Management, Engineering, Real Estate, Interior Design or Planning, a Master’s degree a plus
• Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in Corporate Real Estate, Planning, Architecture, Interior design, Facilities
• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Graphic software skills, such as, Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign
• Working knowledge of CAFM/IWMS software applications
• Working knowledge in SketchUp (or other comparable 3D design software)
• Understands planning design layouts/test fits of new and existing office space and furniture
• Knowledge and ability to use analytical and strategic problem-solving techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required, as well as good graphics communication skills
• Ability to complete tasks and produce deliverables independently with periodic supervision
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; excel spreadsheet capabilities are essential components
• A detailed understanding of the different space measurement techniques such as BOMA, REBNY etc. and where each is applicable
• Demonstrated team and collaboration skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Willingness to take ownership of requests; prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Understanding of Facilities and Real Estate industry; and practices in the areas of workplace, space planning, and occupancy planning.
• Experienced in the execution of benchmarking, industry trends and workplace innovation
• Ability to function in a virtual work environment
• May perform other duties as assigned