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University of Miami · 2 months ago

Director, Space Planning (H)

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

The University of Miami is seeking a Full Time Director of Space Planning to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. This role involves overseeing facility renovations and improvements, coordinating space management strategies, and ensuring compliance with university policies while leading a team of space planners and analysts.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Inspects physical structures and surrounding grounds, and spearheads remedial projects

Coordinates custodial activities, landscaping, and building maintenance

Delegates work assignments to assigned personnel and provides guidance, training, and general direction to staff

Oversees all equipment, fixture, and furniture acquisitions and installations

Collaborates with senior leadership and other vested parties to plan, develop, and implement safety and security issues

Prepares reports detailing space trends and needs and generates recommendations to resolve issues

Monitors projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable policies, procedures, and standards

Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures

Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive space management strategy for the academic health campus, encompassing clinical, research, academic, and administrative facilities

Provide data-driven space utilization analysis to guide short- and long-term space decisions

Lead efforts in space inventory management, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and forecasting

Establish space standards and guidelines for various space types: clinical, research, education, and administration

Collaborate with Facilities, Real Estate, and Capital Planning teams to integrate space planning into broader campus and capital planning initiatives

Support master planning and major capital projects by providing input on space programming and departmental adjacency requirements

Serve as the primary liaison for departments regarding space needs, allocations, renovations, and relocations working closely with in-house design team

Facilitate space planning committees and governance processes to ensure transparency, consistency, and stakeholder input

Oversee the maintenance and accuracy of space inventory databases, floor plans, and space management systems (e.g., CAFM, IWMS)

Produce regular reports on space utilization, occupancy trends, and benchmarking metrics to inform leadership decision-making

Lead and develop a high-performing team of space planners and analysts

Establish performance metrics and ensure continuous professional development for staff

Qualification

Space planningFacilities managementHealthcare operationsSpace management softwareAnalytical skillsBuilding codes knowledgeProject managementTeam developmentLeadershipCommunication skillsStrategic thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Facilities Management, or related field required preferably in a healthcare, academic or research-intensive environment

Master's degree in related discipline or MBA strongly preferred

Minimum 7 years in space planning, facilities planning, or capital planning within a complex healthcare, higher education, or research environment

Knowledge of business and management principles

Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations

Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan

Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others

Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others

Commitment to the University's core values

Strong understanding of healthcare operations, medical education, and research space requirements

Strong analytical skills with expertise in space utilization analysis and planning methodologies

Proficiency in space management software ability to maintain a space inventory and utilization metrics (e.g., FAMIS, AutoCAD, Revit, GIS, etc.)

Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills

Demonstrated ability to navigate complex governance and stakeholder environments

Strategic thinker with a collaborative, customer-focused approach

Experience with long-range facilities strategy, not just isolated project work

Strong knowledge of applicable building codes, life safety, ADA, and FGI guidelines

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Tuition remission

And more

Company

University of Miami

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Founded in 1925

Coral Gables, fl, US

5001-10000 employees

http://miami.edu

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