Campus Planner at University of Wisconsin Madison

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.Job Category:Academic StaffEmployment Type:RegularJob Profile:Facilities Planning ManagerJob Summary:Are you passionate about creating spaces that bring a universitys 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 nations 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 Universitys 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/RenewableThis 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 projectsSchedules logistics and secures resources to resolve facility issues recommending alternatives where necessaryManages and directs operational functions and planning of one or multiple facilities or projects to foster innovative solutionsEvaluates and develops individual project programming goals of the stakeholder and campusAssists with the development execution and utilization of strategic planning analysis to determine long term needs and develop sustainable solutionsReviews evaluates approves and provides recommendations for facility improvements space assignments and proposals utilizing best practices and established policies and proceduresAssists with developing operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations best practices and unit objectivesDevelops planning initiatives through engagement process assistance conceptual alternative development and graphic analysis and presentationDepartment: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 universitys education research and outreach activities. FP&M works behind the scenes to coordinate campus planning manage design and construction maintain and operate buildings andgrounds supply utility services ensure health and safety and provide parking and transportation services.Compensation:The starting salary for the position is $85000 (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 preferredEffective oral and written communication skills including technical writing site planning diagramming and report compilationAbility to prioritize workload and meet deadlinesExperience with AutoCAD Microsoft Office Suite Sketchup and Adobe SuiteExcellent analytical and critical thinking skills to resolve complex problemsCommitment to provide high quality customer servicePreferred Qualifications:Demonstrated experience in planning and programming of higher education facilitiesExperience with ESRI ArcGISLicensed Architect with State of Wisconsin; fulfills all requirement as an Architect as outlined by the Sate of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesEducation:Required: Bachelors Degree with a focus in Planning Landscape Design/Architecture Architecture Architectural Engineering Urban Design or other related facilities planning and design fieldsHow to Apply:Click the Apply button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:ResumeLetter of QualificationsApplicants 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 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. SeeRELAYSERVICEfor 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 OpportunityEmployer.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 backgroundsand 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.To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodationfor any step in the hiring process (e.g. application interview pre-employment testing etc.) please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR)in the division you are applying make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct including sexual violence and sexual harassment.The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department. Key Skills GIS,JAWS,Military Experience,Business Management,Emergency Management,Joint Operations,Production Planning,Relationship Management,Strategic Planning,ERP Systems,Exercise Planning,MRP Experience: years Vacancy: 1