Project Manager – Research Space Planning - Society for College and University Planning : Job Details

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Miami, Florida

Posted: 5/21/25Deadline: 7/31/25Reference Number: R100081214

University of Miami – Miller School of Medicine

Department Specific Functions

Responsible for carrying out tasks in accordance with all strategic initiatives and objectives to fulfill the mission and vision of the University of Miami and the Executive Dean for Research. Projects will be defined by the EDR Director of Space Planning.

Completes routine walkthroughs ensuring MSOM research space occupancy, equipment, and signage are accurate.

Supports the EDR Director of Research Space Planning in updating floor plans of academic spaces.

Maintains MSOM Research space floor plans and space management inventory.

Generates reports for space metrics and Gantt charts for projects.

Updates the annual Hurricane Preparedness Plan for the Office of the EDR.

Submits, expedites, and tracks capital equipment orders related to specific research space projects.

Coordinates research lab/office relocations as assigned.

Submits, tracks, and coordinates work orders with Facilities related to planned space assignments.

Manages and coordinates agendas, meetings, and workflows for all project meetings and communications related to EDR Space/Facilities/Equipment committees, including tracking and follow-up of action items.

Determines system improvements and escalates appropriately.

Participates in the completion of research space capital renovation projects as assigned.

Tracks Central Freezer Facility requests and maintains a database of current inventory.

Assists the EDR Director of Space in developing and maintaining Guidelines/SOPs related to the Central Freezer Facility, implementing necessary changes.

Trains and mentors project coordinators/students and oversees their work.

Supports the EDR Director of Research Space Planning in overseeing MSOM laboratory and office spaces per established guidelines from the Research Space Committee.

Assists with the EDR Annual Capital Budget process by collecting requests and preparing for leadership review.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Certification in relevant specialty or field

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in an academic or research environment, with experience in Space Planning and Infrastructure knowledge