Manager, Campus Planning & Real Estate

Manager, Campus Planning & Real Estate

Primary Purpose: The Manager, Campus Planning and Real Estate provides management, leadership and oversight to campus master planning, space planning and all university real estate in order to align the physical use and development of the campus and the real estate portfolio with academic and research plans.

This position is responsible for a team of specialists involved with all aspects of campus master planning, space planning, real estate and real property acquisitions, sales, leases, disposals, mineral rights, and property management.

Nature of Work: Reporting to the Director, Planning, Design & Construction, this individual advises and works with the University’s senior administration, internal and external stakeholders, committee members, and department heads campus wide to develop and carry out high-level campus wide master planning, space planning and real estate strategic plans and initiatives to maximize the use and value of the University’s physical assets. This position works independently to provide leadership and frameworks for the development and implementation of the Campus Master Plan and associated plans, identification of space strategies and creative space solutions, development permitting and site selection, financial feasibility and market analyses, and all aspects of real estate asset management.

The position is strategic in focus, with planning horizon and the implications of recommendations being often greater than five years in impact. The position routinely addresses complexities impeding the delivery of service and solves problems by applying planning, space and real estate principles and frameworks and processes consistently, with the long term best interests of the university in mind. The position requires well developed organizational, relationship building and project management skills.

Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement the annual work plan and multi-year plans for the team, taking into account institutional priorities and resource allocation parameters identified by senior management.
• Provide leadership in the areas of campus master planning, space analysis and optimization, site planning and selection, and real estate management.
• Evaluate priorities in the context of a highly complex environment, managing competing interests, both internal and external, to the betterment of the campus community overall.
• Lead investigation and implementation of real estate related strategic initiatives.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners, stakeholders and clients to ensure success in meeting the University’s strategic and operational goals and carry strategic initiatives to full implementation which may require university Board of Governors, provincial, municipal or other agency approvals.
• Develop and manage design guidelines, including the general architectural elements and aesthetic vision of the University.
• Responsible for maintenance of space inventory data, building construction drawings and GIS model of campus including site and utility drawings.
• Ensure the compilation and protection of strategic planning, space, infrastructure and building data in order that it can be accessed easily for analysis and use in decision-making.
• Work closely with municipal government to coordinate Campus Master Plan and initiatives.
• Participate in budgeting and resource allocation, financial analysis and presentation of analyses to senior administration when necessary.
• Lead a group of specialists and ensure success of the direct reports, participating in all aspects of the employee life cycle up to and including termination.
• Identify areas for improvement in policy or process that would enhance resource utilization, and develop policy recommendations and procedural change.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: A master's degree in planning, business administration, engineering, finance, or other related field.

Experience: A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning, real estate management or consulting, development or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills: Possesses advanced subject matter knowledge of real estate management, negotiation as well as financial processes such as forecasting, budgeting, and analysis in the context of commercial projects. Able to work collaboratively and has experience in building strong strategic partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex problems and to identify resolutions in the absence of guideline or precedent. Has experience in project management and change management and experience implementing processes or frameworks that can be applied to assist decision-making. Strong business acumen, senior-level communication and presentation skills.

Department: Campus Planning & Real Estate
Status: Permanent
Employment Group: Exempt
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $118,954.00 - 199,130.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable):
Salary Phase/Band: Salary Band 5
Posted Date: 3/31/2025
Closing Date: 5/12/2025 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines.