Associate Space Planning Manager (Temporary to 6/2033)

Portland Community College•Portland, OR

18d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Temporary position funded until 6/30/2033. Under the direction of management in the Office of Planning and Construction, the Associate Space Planning Manager is responsible for managing the college’s space inventory and utilization data, and informing the assignment of space for the college. This position is considered a technical resource that can make recommendations to better maximize space utilization. It is intended to inform college initiatives related to space and ensure that existing physical facilities are used effectively and efficiently. This is a highly collaborative position requiring coordination and alignment with a number of college programs including Academic and Student Affairs, Facility Management Services, Scheduling and others. It will engage and facilitate discussion with staff at all levels of the college and be guided by the overarching principles of teamwork, accountability, and stewardship of public resources.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Facilities Management, Planning, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
Four years of demonstrated experience in space management in a campus setting
Proficiency in a variety of computer-aided design software and space planning tools.
Strong critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills with experience in gathering, assessing and interpreting data and offering clear recommendations
Confident visual, written, and oral communication skills including experience with group facilitation and the ability to present complex material in a useful and understandable fashion to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated history of taking initiative and proactively coordinating and prioritizing tasks to ensure resources are employed appropriately.
Proficiency with space management software as well as Revit and AutoCad.
Familiarity with the unique characteristics of a campus setting and managing and/or coordinating multiple projects in a number of different locations
Familiarity with design and Construction management principles and facility planning principles
The ability to bring order and direction to complex or ambiguous challenges and accurately deliver complex materials in a timely manner

Responsibilities

Managing the college’s space inventory and utilization data
Informing the assignment of space for the college
Making recommendations to better maximize space utilization
Informing college initiatives related to space
Ensuring that existing physical facilities are used effectively and efficiently
Coordinating and aligning with college programs including Academic and Student Affairs, Facility Management Services, Scheduling and others
Engaging and facilitating discussion with staff at all levels of the college

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision options
Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs
Oregon PERS contribution
Tax deferred annuity program
Deferred compensation program
Tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age
Partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions
Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
14.67 hours of vacation leave per month
1 day of sick leave per month
12 paid holidays
PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed)
24 hours of personal leave per year