Campus Planning Project Manager

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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 PurposeReporting 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: RegularPosition Number: 10832005Classification: P&M FT- Band 06Professional/Managerial Salary BandsThe 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: 10/29/2026Closing Date: 11/26/2026
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