Campus Planning Project Manager

Department: Design Engineering and Construction
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

Temporary full-time from 09/30/2024 to 10/02/2026

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant.

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General Purpose

Reporting to the Interim Associate Director, Campus Planning and Asset Management, the Project Manager of Campus Planning oversees all aspects of strategic campus planning and capital planning for the Guelph campus. This includes responsibility for facility & asset management policy development, space optimization, stakeholder engagement, campus master planning, land use planning, needs assessments and City of Guelph land use planning.

Duties and Responsibilities

Facilitating internal and external committees, seeking community input, engaging the campus community, and consulting with external consultants regarding strategic initiatives and planning for the University; conducting studies, analyzing data, researching best-practices to make recommendations for Campus planning initiatives, leading, organizing, and coordinating the University’s Campus Master Planning framework and process; taking on leadership to develop and implement key strategic initiatives for the University that are effective, represent the University at conferences, committee meetings and during meetings with external stakeholders.

Requirements

A four-year undergraduate degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Sustainability or other related discipline, combined with a minimum of 3 years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree in preferred. Membership Eligibility for RPP, OAA or P. Eng. or equivalent is preferred. The candidate must have intimate knowledge of the post-secondary sector including governance practices, strong negotiation skills that can be utilized in a complex organizational environment, and proficient knowledge of computers and databases. We require a team player who not only understands the organization, but the people, while being sensitive to their opinions, beliefs, ideas, and feelings. This candidate has strong leadership and communication skills and is open to change and continuous improvement. Strategic thinking, vision and tact are essential to ensure long-term planning needs are integrated to reflect the campus community and resources maximized.

Employee Type: Temporary
Position Number: 10911820
Classification: P&M FT- Band 06
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 10/07/2024
Closing Date: 10/21/2024