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Overview

_As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA_

+ The Space Planning Manager of the System Space Planning team provides strategic leadership, governance, and tracking of overall system and department spaces.

+ This role is accountable for ensuring consistent application of project management methodologies, aligning projects with organizational priorities, and delivering measurable business and clinical outcomes.

+ The Manager leads a team of space program managers while also directly supporting health care facility space planners and providing oversight for select high-impact planning initiatives.

+ Acting as both a strategic leader and a hands-on project manager, this role builds organizational project management maturity, fosters stakeholder engagement, and advances cross-functional initiatives critical to system-wide performance and growth.

**Corporate Overview:** University of Utah Health is an integrated academic healthcare system with five hospitals including a level 1 trauma center, eleven community health centers, over 1,600 providers, and a health plan serving over 200,000 members. University of Utah Health is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. In addition to our clinical delivery system, we have a School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, and College of Health providing education and training for over 1,250 providers annually. We have over 2 million patient visits annually and research grants exceeding $350 million. University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics represents our clinical operations for the larger health system.

Responsibilities

Talent Management & Capability Building

+ Recruits, develops, and mentors a high-performing team of space program managers.

+ Builds organizational project management capacity through training, coaching, and knowledge-sharing.

+ Cultivates a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Performance Metric Development & Monitoring:​

+ Oversees and supports Planning team's central project tracking efforts, project reports, and documentation structure.​

+ Assists Planners in maintaining project tracking performance measures, value adds, and KPIs. ​

+ Assists Planners and provides oversight of project schedules and workflows.

+ Assists Planners in developing and maintaining space planning guidelines, standards, and resources​

Space Program, Record & Tool Management:​

+ Works closely between HSC & Hosp & Clinic & Campus to align all space records and space tracking.​

+ Manages technical space planning documentation and methodologies. (Future and Historical Space Records, Space Assignments, Floor Plans, Consultant Documentation, and System Metrics) ​

+ Proficiency and / or ability to learn industry technical apps and manage their use.

+ Maintains and provides support for back-end technical app support​ and tool management. ​

Space Requests & Move Coordination:​

+ Continuously monitors and evaluates space requests.

+ Manages and communicates to ensure space agreements are being met. ​

+ Oversees and manages all aspects related to a successful realignment or transition of space.​

+ Support physical move coordination (IT, Movers, Furniture, Access, etc.).​

+ Tracks and Records Construction Projects and Project Records Updates​. ​

Space Metrics, Evaluation, and Utilization:​

+ Continuously supports and monitors an on-going space verification and utilization process. ​

+ Leads the review of departmental space allocation evaluations, utilization, and metric prioritization. ​

+ Maintains and develops the space data source for record tracking. ​

+ Generates building and lease data reports, floor plans, and space data requests.​

Space, Leases, and Project Cost Tracking:​

+ Works with Real Estate to access accurate lease data and costs. ​

+ Works closely with Construction Project Delivery and Facilities teams to track construction project costs metrics.​

+ Works closely with Cost Estimator to understand, forecast, document, and record space cost standards.​

+ Oversees and monitors move / space requests related expenses and budget.​

Ad Hoc: ​

+ Assists with Purchase Orders and supports consultants getting paid.​

+ Assists Planners in the communication of project plans to various stakeholders, including end users and external partners.​

+ Assists in tracking project approval paths and board dates.​

+ Assists in capital scoping efforts of maintaining the requisition tool, project organization, and process improvements.​

+ Prepare internal facing reports and presentations.​

+ Assist in overseeing and coordinating project submittals (Capital Request, Off-Cycles, Space Request). ​

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

+ Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost-benefit analysis.

+ Demonstrated skill in organizational change management and stakeholder engagement at all levels.

+ Ability to balance strategic oversight with tactical project leadership.

+ Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with experience presenting to executive leadership and boards.

+ Capacity to coach and develop project management professionals.

+ Adaptability to manage shifting priorities in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

Qualifications** **Required

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Architecture or related field

+ Four years of progressively more responsible health care or health care facility related experience

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

+ Master’s degree in an area related to the program, or equivalency

+ Experience with building information modeling (BIM), Autodesk products, Archibus, ArcGIS, or space analysis software.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

_Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation._

+ This is a sedentary position that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Listening, Sitting, Speaking, Standing

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

_To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected]_

EEO Statement

_University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations._

_All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities._

_University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both._

_To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/_

_Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/_

_The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules._

_This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen._

**Requisition Number** _80131_

**Reg/Temp** _Regular_

**Employment Type** _Full-Time_

**Shift** _Day_

**Work Schedule** _8-5_

**Clinical/Non-Clinical Status** _Non-Clinical_

**Location Name** _Business Services Building_

**Workplace Set Up** _Hybrid_

**_City_** _SALT LAKE CITY_

**_State_** _UT_

**Department** _COR CST 16D SPACE PLAN&MANAGE_

**Category** _Facilities/Trades/Materials_

**Workplace Set Up** _Hybrid_