Capital Project Planner, Capital & Business Planning

Summary:

The Capital Project Planner provides capital planning expertise to support the development and delivery of university capital projects. This role leads planning activities for assigned capital projects and contributes to larger more complex initiatives by translating stakeholder needs into clear project requirements and planning recommendations. This position conducts research analysis stakeholder engagement and planning coordination to develop practical evidence-based recommendations that align with institutional priorities planning principles and long-term campus and facility objectives. Additionally this role facilitates collaboration among stakeholders consultants and technical specialists to develop feasible project solutions prepare planning documentation and business cases and support informed decision-making governance approvals and successful project outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads the planning and development of assigned capital projects such as renovations functional improvements and other capital initiatives from project conception through planning completion.
• Identifies operational needs defines project requirements establishes planning parameters evaluates alternatives and develops recommendations that support institutional priorities and strategic objectives in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develops planning recommendations that balance stakeholder needs institutional priorities technical requirements budget considerations operational impacts and long-term campus objectives.
• Develops project concepts feasibility studies business case information governance submissions planning reports and preliminary cost information to support decision-making and project approvals.
• Coordinates input from stakeholders consultants space planning campus planning university service units and technical specialists to develop integrated and practical planning solutions.
• Reviews planning studies architectural and engineering documentation and design concepts to assess alignment with project requirements institutional standards accessibility requirements building code considerations operational needs and lifecycle objectives.
• Works collaboratively with Project Managers to maintain alignment between approved project requirements planning assumptions stakeholder needs and project development as projects advance.
• Facilitates stakeholder meetings workshops presentations and planning discussions documenting outcomes recommendations decisions and project requirements.
• Prepares reports presentations planning documentation and written recommendations for stakeholders governance and leadership audiences.
• Assists with the development of consultant scopes of work requests for proposals and evaluation processes related to planning assignments and consultant services.
• Supports the planning and development of capital projects through research analysis documentation stakeholder consultation and coordination of planning activities.
• Contributes to the development and continuous improvement of capital planning processes standards tools and leading practices.
• Communicates and acts in a respectful and professional manner collaborates effectively abides by policy and contributes to a positive and productive work and learning environment.
• Engages in continuous learning byparticipatingin activities training and events related to Indigenous engagement reconciliation equity diversity and inclusion.
• Demonstrates respect and dignity for all members of the community actively contributes to an environment of acceptance and inclusion of others and responds to different perspectives from a place of curiosity respect and non-judgement.
• Undertakes related duties as assigned consistent with the nature of the position.

Qualifications:

• A bachelors degree in planning architecture architectural technology interior design engineering construction management facilities management or a related field.
• Professional registration in a relevant discipline is an asset.
• Minimum of three years of related experience supporting capital planning activities renovations capital improvements or facility projects within a corporate consulting institutional or public-sector environment.
• Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze stakeholder requirements into planning recommendations.
• Ability to interpret architectural drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain multiple competing priorities.
• Sound judgment to determine when to resolve issues independently and when to escalate.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Knowledge of university policies planning processes and sustainability principles is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD SketchUp Bluebeam and document management software is an asset.

The University of Saskatchewan recognizes alternate career paths; therefore a combination of education and experience may be considered.

Department: Capital & Business Planning
Status: Term 1 year with the possibility of extension or becoming permanent
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range based on 1.0 FTE is $69035.00 - 107868.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
Posted Date: 8/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/24/2026 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USasks Alternative Workspace Guidelines

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive contribute and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.
We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province nationally and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by thedeybwewin taapwaywin tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.
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