Managing Director, University Planning

Practice: University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 132,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canada seeks a Managing Director for University Planning. This leadership role provides oversight for capital project planning across multiple campuses. The ideal candidate will have a university degree in architecture, planning, or engineering, and ten years of senior management experience in capital planning. Responsibilities include supporting capital project delivery and managing project allocation on substantial developments. This position offers a competitive salary within the range of $132,351 - $154,409 annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of increasing senior management role responsible for physical and capital planning.
• Experience with sustainable building practices including ASHRAE, LEED certification.
• Proven ability to manage and oversee budget and financial forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Oversees project intake and manages portfolio project allocation.
• Provides senior leadership expertise in land use planning, urban design.
• Supports capital project delivery through design and implementation phases.

Skills

Advanced project management skills

Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, AutoCAD

Strong presentation skills

Advanced data and statistical analysis skills

Strong interpersonal skills with patience, tact, diplomacy and discretion

Excellent listening, consulting, facilitation, written and oral communication skills

Strong leadership, negotiations and change management skills

Excellent judgement, tact and relationship management skills

Education

University degree in architecture, planning or engineering

Professional Architect (OAA) or Engineering designation

Job description

Overview

Under the general direction of the Assistant Vice-President (AVP), University Planning, the Managing Director, University Planning provides leadership, managerial oversight and administrative support to the office. The incumbent is responsible for aspects of capital project planning, and campus planning for various projects on the St. George, Scarborough (UTSC) and Mississauga (UTM) campuses of the University of Toronto and provides leadership and managerial oversight on all aspects of institutional planning and development of capital projects on the three campuses. The incumbent oversees University Planning project intake of projects, manages portfolio project allocation and provides senior leadership expertise in areas of land use planning and urban design, building programming and site development.

Responsibilities

• Oversees project intake, manages portfolio project allocation, and provides senior leadership expertise in land use planning, urban design, building programming and site development.
• Oversees capital projects on the UTSC and UTM campuses above $10 million; on the St. George campus for projects under $10 million; and coordinates planning of complex tri-campus projects in the range of $10 million to $150 million and over, including projects involving real estate partnerships and complex delivery methods (Design Build, IPD).
• Plays a key role in the implementation of capital projects and conducts research related to capital planning; responsible for institutional analysis critical to capital and campus planning for the three campuses.
• Works with unit heads to identify impacts on operations related to new or planned initiatives, programs and buildings, and helps manage those impacts.
• Supports capital project delivery through the design and project implementation phases, including municipal and governance approvals; collaborates with Operations & Real Estate Partnerships, University Planning, Design and Construction, Principals, Deans, CAOs, Project Planning and Implementation Committees, Senior Administration, Consultants and Legal Counsel.
• Provides support to the AVP with respect to long-term strategic planning, specifically related to new capital projects, key negotiations with various stakeholders and will assist the AVP with special projects.

Essential Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• University degree in architecture, planning or engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A professional Architect (OAA) or Engineering designation is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum ten years of increasing senior management role responsible for physical and capital planning in a large, complex, decentralized institution or organization or equivalent.
• Experience in full arc of project delivery, with significant demonstrated knowledge of pre-development phase, on various large scale developments (mixed-use, infrastructure/landscape, residential and academic projects).
• Experience in delivery of capital projects with development partners is an asset.
• Experience and in-depth knowledge and understanding of Ontario Building Codes, University design standards and Ontario Architect Association standards.
• Experience with sustainable building practices including ASHRAE, LEED certification for buildings, etc.
• Experience in managing and overseeing budget and financial forecasts for large projects.
• Experience in developing and gathering statistical and facilities analysis.
• Experience in strategic planning with an emphasis on planning for capital projects for academic and research purposes, space and technology related projects.
• Experience working with senior level management, external stakeholders, and partners.
• Experience and demonstrated ability to persuade and gain consensus and to frame solutions aligned with University academic and budgetary goals and priorities.
• Experience and proven results in higher education, not-for-profit, or government sectors and with related policy, procedures and governance.
• Experience in leading and managing staff (e.g., unionized and non-unionized).

Skills

• Advanced project management skills.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, AutoCAD.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Advanced data and statistical analysis skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with patience, tact, diplomacy and discretion.
• Excellent listening, consulting, facilitation, written and oral communication skills.
• Strong leadership, negotiations and change management skills.
• Excellent judgement, tact and relationship management skills.

Other

• Highly developed ability to persuade and gain consensus and to frame solutions that are consistent with University academic and budgetary goals and priorities.
• Ability to manage significant change, multi-task and effectively prioritize.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a consultative team environment, independently and with various internal and external stakeholders and partners.
• Highly developed creativity and initiative.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and to respond to frequently changing priorities.
• High level of accuracy required while working under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students and community members at large.

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: $132,351 - $154,409 -- Broadband Salary Range: $132,351 - $220,587