Director, Space Planning (H)

About the role

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Facilities has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Director, Space Planning to work at the UHealth Medical Campus.

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.
• Maintains 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.

Department Specific Functions

• 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.
• 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.

Data Management & Reporting

• 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.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of space planners and analysts.
• Establish performance metrics and ensure continuous professional development for staff.

Qualifications

• 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.

Pay

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

Schedule

The position is full-time.