Campus Planning Project Manager

University of Guelph; Guelph; Presencial; CAD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Guelph is seeking a Project Manager, Campus Planning to lead strategic and capital planning for the Guelph campus, including policy, space optimization, stakeholder engagement, campus and land-use planning, needs assessments, and coordination with the City of Guelph.

You will report to the Associate Director and drive the Campus Master Planning framework, develop and implement key strategic initiatives, and represent the University at conferences and external meetings.

Formación

• Four-year undergraduate degree in a related discipline with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with governance practices in post-secondary education.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Analytical and negotiation skills; design and project management software experience.

Responsabilidades

• Facilitate yearly capital planning and write the Capital Plan document.
• Lead committees, obtain community input, and coordinate with external consultants.
• Conduct studies and analyze data to inform campus planning initiatives.
• Lead the Campus Master Planning framework and related strategic initiatives.
• Represent the University at conferences and meetings with stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Urban planning

Project management

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or related discipline

Descripción del empleo

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Primary Category Page: Staff and Management

Division: Physical Resources

Requisition ID: 3037

Department:Campus Planning Design and Development

This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

General Purpose

Reporting to the Associate Director, Campus Planning & Asset Management, the Project Manager, Campus Planning, leads strategic and capital planning for the Guelph campus, including facility and asset management policy, space optimization, stakeholder engagement, campus and land-use planning, , needs assessments, and coordination with the City of Guelph.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Facilitating the yearly capital planning and asset management process and writing the Capital Plan document.
• 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
• Taking on leadership to develop and implement key strategic initiatives for the University that are effective and measurable
• Represent the University at conferences, committee meetings and during meetings with external stakeholders

WHAT MUST YOU HAVE?

• A four-year undergraduate degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, or other related discipline, combined with a minimum of 7 years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Intimate knowledge of the post-secondary sector including governance practice
• Strategic thinking, vision and tact are essential to ensure long-term planning needs are integrated to reflect the campus community and resources maximized
• Demonstrate an ability to manage and direct professional consulting teams
• Strong communication skills, coupled with the ability to work as a team member
• Highly developed analytical and negotiating skills
• Computer skills related to design and project management are required

WHAT WILL GIVE YOU THE EDGE?

• Membership Eligibility for RPP, OAA, or P. Eng. or equivalent
• Master’s degree in a related field

Employee Type: Regular
Position Number: 10832005
Classification: P&M FT- Band 06
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands
The target hiring salary for this position is minimum and up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade.
*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.

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: 10/29/2026
Closing Date: 11/26/2026