Space Manager

The Space Manager is a key role in the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at UVA (A&S), responsible for space planning and management in the A&S facilities portfolio. The position has important responsibilities for project management oversight of construction, renovation, and improvement projects across a range of A&S facilities. The position works as part of a small team of A&S space management staff and reports to the A&S Director of Space Planning & Management.

Responsibilities

Project Management

• Represent College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences (A&S) interests in supporting the facilities needs of A&S departments and programs

• Represent A&S in transactions with UVA Facilities Management, UVA's Office of the Architect, consultants, and contractors

• Arrange, manage, and maintain relevant relationships within A&S and across UVA, as well as with consultants and contractors to support A&S facilities needs

• Review project proposals and budgets and recommend direction in conjunction with the A&S Director of Space Planning & Management

• Analyze and address issues that have the potential to jeopardize project success

• Proactively identify needed changes in work scope and ensure appropriate planning measures are taken to assess, renegotiate, and amend projects as required

• Manage budgets and expenditures related to facilities maintenance and improvements

Space Management

• Work with the A&S Space Management Team, A&S Departments, and FM Geospatial Engineering Group to organize, manage, and track A&S space assignments and use

• Plan for and manage A&S space needs for instructional space, research space, and office space

• Develop needs assessments, long-range space planning, modeling and data analysis

• Support negotiation and implementation of space assignments

• Develop and execute phasing plans for relocation based on physical space requirements

General

• Maintain effective communication within the A&S Deans Office, with A&S departments, and project team members

• Interact with colleagues and consultants in a manner that builds productive relationships

• Initiate improvements for processes as related to space planning, facilities and associated business areas

• Perform other activities as required

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree.

• Experience: At least two years of experience in planning, design and development, architecture, historical preservation/conservation. Master's degree will be considered in lieu of experience.

• Licensure: Professional registration in architecture or engineering is desirable. Certification as a LEED Accredited Professional may be beneficial.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant experience related to project management, operations, logistics, construction and facilities management

• Strong communication skills, verbal and written, for effectively communicating within all levels of the organization

• Strong initiative, self-motivation, flexibility, and interest in achieving creative solutions in all areas of facilities and logistics

• Dedication to the organization and to excellence in project delivery and customer service

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

This is an Exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

This position will remain open until filled. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

To Apply:

Apply now. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs" and then R0059793. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

For questions about the application process, please contact unw5dq@virginia.edu.

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

This is primarily a sedentary job, involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does require frequent travel around the university grounds to visit A&S and other facilities. The job occasionally requires traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.