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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Facilities Planning Manager

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about creating spaces that bring a university’s mission to life? Join our team as a Campus Planner at UW-Madison and play a pivotal role in guiding the physical development of one of the nation’s leading research institutions.

As a Campus Planner you will provide expertise in project planning, zoning requirements, land use processes, and modification of physical environments associated with the UW-Madison institution for Campus Planning and Landscape Architecture (CPLA) in the Division of Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

CPLA leads the development and implementation of the Campus Master Plan, School/College/Division unit Facilities Master Plans and individual project Pre-Design initiatives. CPLA guides campus development in a way that gives physical form to the University’s mission, vision, and programs though the effective use of human, environmental, and financial resources. The Campus Planner will assist in a broad array of projects focused around both campus and project planning. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of CPLA. 

Planning specific support will require assistance with unit master plans, capital project support including facilities programing, proposed facilities massing and blocking diagrams, adjacency and space layouts, development of best practices, as well as leading the pre-design project process. Additional campus specific support will require the coordination and development of site based policies and strategies, supporting CPLA initiatives.  Duties and responsibilities will include coordinated team efforts with staff in the offices of Physical Plant, Transportation Services, Space Management, Real Estate Development & Administration, and Strategic & Capital Project Delivery. 

This position is full-time, 100%

Ongoing/Renewable

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Remote work requires an approved remote work arrangement (RWA). Per University policy, transportation between home and assigned work location is not payable/reimbursable and will be at the expense of the employee.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing organizational information to ensure timely and safe transitioning of major construction or remodeling projects

• Schedules logistics and secures resources to resolve facility issues, recommending alternatives where necessary

• Manages and directs operational functions and planning of one or multiple facilities or projects to foster innovative solutions

• Evaluates and develops individual project programming goals of the stakeholder and campus

• Assists with the development, execution, and utilization of strategic planning analysis to determine long term needs and develop sustainable solutions

• Reviews, evaluates, approves, and provides recommendations for facility improvements, space assignments, and proposals utilizing best practices and established policies and procedures

• Assists with developing operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, best practices, and unit objectives

• Develops planning initiatives through engagement process assistance, conceptual alternative development, and graphic analysis and presentation

Department:

Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), Department of Campus Planning and Landscape Architecture (CPLA)

The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of the UW-Madison campus in support of the university's education, research, and outreach activities. FP&M works behind the scenes to coordinate campus planning, manage design and construction, maintain and operate buildings and
grounds, supply utility services, ensure health and safety, and provide parking and transportation services.
 

Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $85,000 (but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a planning, landscape design/architecture, urban design, architecture, architectural engineering, or related field preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including technical writing, site planning, diagramming, and report compilation
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, Sketchup, and Adobe Suite
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills to resolve complex problems
• Commitment to provide high quality customer service

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in planning and programming of higher education facilities
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS
• Licensed Architect with State of Wisconsin; fulfills all requirement as an Architect as outlined by the Sate of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's Degree with a focus in Planning, Landscape Design/Architecture, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Urban Design, or other related facilities planning and design fields

How to Apply:

Click the "Apply" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:

• Resume 
• Letter of Qualifications

Applicants should attach a cover letters and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. 

Finalists will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references, including at least one supervisory reference. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Contact Information:

Emma DeGan, emma.degan@wisc.edu, (608) 497-4469

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. 

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

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