Sr. Space Planner

Core Responsibilities

• Maintains, verifies, and reports on space data and drawings, including space allocation.
• Leads development of preliminary program requirements for assigned department.
• Develops migration plans and sequencing of group moves and relocations.
• Affords assistance in developing site-specific planning strategies with senior leadership.
• Affords assistance in accurately maintaining the database and common data elements, and completes occasional bulk data updates.
• Pulls quality assurance reports on a regular basis.
• Formulates and modifies space plans using AutoCAD.
• Collaborates with project staff to understand and communicate on specific space requirements and constraints.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

• Prepares reports and analyses involving quantitative and qualitative interpretation of data for internal and external constituencies including departments, UHealth/MSOM task forces, and Federal and State agencies; gathers, examines and analyzes data related to research space utilization and productivity.
• Conducts space audits, surveys and planning studies for all UHealth/MSOM areas and at all campuses; reports and documents any inappropriate use of space to the Director as these studies are being conducted and recommends corrective action; implements such corrective action and ensures completion.
• Regularly consults with Deans, Department Directors, Vice Presidents, and others at varying levels to coordinate and complete internal and external surveys to gather data and obtain planning and programming information.
• Develops standards and guidelines for space policies and procedures; consults with other institutions and organizations on practices and policies regarding space utilization trends.
• Promotes these standards throughout the institution.
• Evaluates improvement opportunities for existing drawing, data management systems, and for metrics available to analyze space (research and non-research) and provides recommendations.
• Works closely with the other members of the Medical Space Planning team to develop new processes for allocating space among UHealth/MSOM departments in a structured and consistent manner.
• Makes recommendations to the Director on how to allocate and reassign space.
• Maintains, verifies, and updates space data and CAD drawings from information gathered through surveys and other means.
• Develops, organizes, and conducts training sessions on the use of the UHealth’s space management system.
• Generates test fits for space and relocation projects in graphic and tabular form.
• Prepares supporting documentation for relocations; integrates principles of efficient space utilization into proposals.
• Documents and gathers all data obtained through the verification process and prepares comprehensive reports; analyzes and understands the implications/assumptions of the space data being reported.
• Develops and/or modifies database queries and generates reports for special projects and in response to user requests.
• Serves as departmental liaison to other UHealth/MSOM departments, committees, and task forces.
• Provides support to project managers and other team members as needed.
• Stays up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in space management software and CAD capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a University or Academic Medical Center setting.
• Associate degree or certification in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and experience utilizing space management software preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
• Strong knowledge of space planning principles and techniques.
• Familiarity with building codes, regulations, and industry standards related to space management and optimization.
• Prior experience using Business Intelligence (BI) tools, reports, dashboards, and data models preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce accurate and precise CAD drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify and resolve spatial conflicts.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage student workers, CAD technicians and/or planners.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to develop accurate, well-written emails and reports.
• Ability to establish team goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.

Benefits

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