Director, Campus Planning (H)

University of Miami•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Facilities department is hiring a full-time Director, Campus Planning to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Director oversees transportation, traffic, and parking management planning activities required for regulatory approvals, with the goal of reducing single-occupancy vehicle use over time. The role also leads campus accessibility and mobility planning, land use and campus planning, building recertification programs, and coordination with government agencies and other authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs). The Director collaborates with University leadership, departments, architects, engineers, and consultants to align development and infrastructure needs with long-term campus plans and regulatory requirements. The position mentors and supervises planning staff and supports sustainability, resiliency, and community engagement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, planning, real estate, or a related field.
At least 10 years of relevant experience, preferably at an academic medical institution.
Strong working knowledge of Miami-Dade zoning codes, land-use regulations, permitting processes, and building recertification requirements.
Ability to build effective relationships with government agencies and AHJs.
Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, including the ability to represent the Health System at public forums and regulatory meetings.
Experience managing teams, consultants, and complex planning projects.
Knowledge of business and management principles.
Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
Ability to plan effectively, delegate, and supervise the work of others.
Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.
Strategic and long-term thinking.
Regulatory expertise and attention to detail.
Collaborative leadership and stakeholder engagement.
Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
Commitment to the institutional mission, sustainability, community impact, and the University’s core values.
Relevant education, certifications, and/or work experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop policies, plans, and projects for access to the University by road, car, mass transit, pedestrian systems, and bicycle.
Coordinate with other departments to integrate long-term campus master planning with future parking demands.
Oversee consultant studies, including preparing requests for proposals, selecting consultants, and supervising their work.
Prepare traffic, parking, and transportation reports and memoranda.
Recommend ways to minimize traffic in and around the facilities.
Maintain current knowledge of transportation and land-use legislation.
Assess infrastructure requirements for campus developments and collaborate with other departments to improve mobility services.
Develop short- and long-term plans for campus accessibility, pedestrian mobility, and alternative transportation modes.
Establish and assess internal controls and compliance with University policies and procedures, and ensure employees are trained on them.
Lead and manage building recertification programs to ensure compliance with regulatory timelines and requirements.
Oversee land-use and campus-planning efforts, including zoning analysis, site planning, and integration with the University master plan.
Build and maintain working relationships with the City of Miami, Miami-Dade County, and other AHJs, representing the Health System on planning, permitting, and zoning matters.
Guide regulatory processes, entitlements, and approvals for new construction, renovations, and campus expansion.
Collaborate with University leadership, architects, engineers, and consultants to align projects with long-term land-use strategies.
Monitor local and regional policy developments concerning zoning, land use, and building codes, and advise leadership on potential impacts.
Prepare and present planning reports, feasibility studies, and recommendations to senior leadership.
Support sustainability, resiliency, and community engagement initiatives within the University’s planning strategy.
Mentor and supervise planning staff, fostering a collaborative and solution-oriented work environment.