Director, Space Planning & Design

It’s an exciting time here at the Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard as we plan our expansion in Kendall Square! We are excited to be adding to our Facilities organization and are in search of a Director of Space Planning & Design. In this role, you will play a fundamental role in establishing design and workplace excellence principles that will provide an environment where our employees can excel and focus on supporting the mission of discovery. You will support the development of strategic space planning initiatives to support the major and emerging needs of the Institute and lead a systematic approach for improving the effectiveness of how workspace is designed and utilized throughout the Broad’s expanding real estate footprint. As the Director of Space Planning and Design, you will report directly to the Senior Director of Facilities and also will lead a collaborative team of space planning and design professionals

Why Broad?

The Broad Institute is pioneering a new model of collaborative biomedical science to transform biology and medicine. To do that, we have created a unique community of amazing, creative people — “Broadies” — each with a passion for pushing scientific frontiers. Our community transcends academic and organizational barriers, encouraging different points of view and making all Broadies part of something meaningful. Our unique culture of collaboration along with the common theme of our people being deeply passionate about making a difference in the world and improving human health unite us all as Broadies.

Broad Institute is committed to meeting the most critical challenges in biology and medicine. We are dedicated to applying our deep knowledge of human genetics to empower a revolution in biomedicine and accelerate the pace at which the world conquers disease. Through our partnerships with MIT, Harvard and the Harvard teaching hospitals we've become the "hub" of cutting edge science in the Boston biomedical community.

At the Broad, we understand that the most important thing that will lead to these breakthroughs in human biology, health, and disease is our people. In joining us, you will also be able to join a community that deeply values diversity and continually strives for inclusion, which are essential to achieving our scientific mission. You’ll also be eligible for comprehensive benefits. At Broad, we care deeply about all of the people in our community and believe in the importance of supporting Broadies in all aspects of their lives. We aspire to maintain a culture that emphasizes wellness and balance through a range of benefits for you and your family members. We are committed to helping make life work by offering a range of benefits designed to support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

The Broad has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to expanding the participation of groups that have been historically underrepresented in biomedical science, and the Broad seeks to integrate a wide range of voices, experiences, and backgrounds into meaningful conversations and institutional decisions to build an equitable, diverse, and inclusive community.

Your Impact

As the Director of Space Planning and Design, you will have impact on the overall organization through the following responsibilities:

• Partners with the Sustainability Council and the Construction Management Team to develop best practices regarding the selection / utilization of the sustainable products and finishes.
• Effectively leads, coaches and develops a team of space planning and design professionals.
• Collaborates on the development of space utilization policies.
• Actively supports the capital planning process.
• Working in partnership with the Senior Director and the SPD team, develops and establishes a multi-year plan for space needs, inventory and tracking through a broad range of creative and efficient strategies, standards and processes to ensure the Institute’s strategic goals with respect to space and utilization are being met.
• Participates in the selection process for design consultants; provide oversight as appropriate.
• Ensures continuous improvement of Broad’s space planning and design process.
• Drives the creation of an environment that supports the flexible, mobile, and collaborative way Broadies work today and envision working in the future.
• Cultivates strong relationships within the larger Facilities group and the Broad community.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, both respect to our staff as well as vendors that we choose.
• Designs and conducts space analyses/planning/utilization studies in close collaboration with Strategy & Analytics.
• Collaborates with a broad range of constituents to identify program needs and evaluate space priorities and negotiates space assignments.
• Analyzes space/population projections to help ensure optimal use and locations for space requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Director.

Basic Requirements

• Advanced degree in architecture or related field.
• Additional certifications or licenses demonstrating commitment to continued education in relevant areas.
• Ability to use data to drive decision-making; actively partners with the Facilities Strategy & Analytics team for planning purposes.
• Demonstrated experience in Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)/Integrated Workplace Management System (IWMS), e.g., ARCHIBUS.
• Strong relationship building and management skills with both internal and external stakeholders at varying levels
• Strong background in MS Office, Design Illustrator, Photoshop, AutoCAD and Revit
• Must be capable of interacting with and establishing strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders with sensitivity to and the ability to navigate group and organizational dynamics.
• Exceptional communication (both oral and written), active listening, and conflict resolution skills, including the ability to deal with difficult and sensitive situations in a positive manner.
• 15+ years of professional experience with progressively larger and more complex scopes of responsibility.
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
• Strong background in managing direct reports and demonstrated leadership skills using positive and highly collaborative methods, removing barriers and holding people accountable.
• High-level visioning and strategic planning skills with experience in research workplace or higher education workplace planning and programming strategies.
• Registered as a professional architect.

The Broad Institute will not offer Visa sponsorship for this opportunity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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