Senior Space Information Program Lead

Columbia University Facilities & Operations; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Facilities & Operations seeks a Senior Project Manager, Space Information (SPM-SI) to lead the space information program, ensuring data integrity for approximately 16 million square feet across five campuses. You will supervise space data, CAD drawings, and reporting, collaborating with academic and administrative units, consultants, and IT partners.

The role requires a strong background in space management, data systems, and project leadership, with the ability to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 7+ years in facilities planning, space management, or higher education administration
• Advanced experience with IBM Tririga, AutoCAD, and Excel required
• Strong technical, analytical, and data management skills are essential
• Proven project management ability coordinating multiple priorities across a large organization
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence outcomes and collaborate across organizational boundaries

Responsibilities

• Lead the university's space information program and ensure data integrity across campuses
• Manage ~2,000 AutoCAD drawings and space information records in Tririga
• Coordinate space inventory surveys and data collection with departments and consultants
• Provide guidance on space classifications, room numbering, and area measurements
• Oversee space information systems and evaluate system enhancements and report capabilities
• Develop reports, dashboards, and analyses to support planning and decision-making
• Support compliance with space classification guidelines and regulatory reporting
• Serve as liaison to departments on space inventory, occupancy, and reporting matters
• Assist planning and capital project teams with floor plans, CAD support, and space assignments

Skills

IBM Tririga

Autodesk AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

IBM Tririga

Autodesk AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Columbia University Facilities & Operations seeks a Senior Project Manager, Space Information (SPM-SI) to lead the space information program, ensuring data integrity for approximately 16 million square feet across five campuses. You will supervise space data, CAD drawings, and reporting, collaborating with academic and administrative units, consultants, and IT partners.

The role requires a strong background in space management, data systems, and project leadership, with the ability to drive