Working Title: Campus Facilities Planner
UW System Title: Senior Facilities Planning Specialist

The Campus Facilities Planner position reports to the Director of Facilities Planning and Management and participates in aspects of capital planning, budget preparation, space planning and design, and project management. This professional position functions under general supervision and is responsible for researching and developing complex documents that pertain to the needs of higher education. This position will require a working knowledge of site and transportation planning, architectural and mechanical systems and International Building Code requirements.

This position includes the following responsibilities:

• Prepare documents that support the University's capital planning process in a way that is consistent with UW System policies and procedures.
• Gather data necessary to analyze facility space and equipment needs of the University.
• Gather data and prepare material required for various multi-year physical planning and funding documents.
• Provide cost estimates, scheduling, conceptual drawings, and when required, bid ready drawings and specifications for All Agency Projects, Enumerated Projects, Small Projects and in-house construction projects.
• Prepare cost studies relating to facility and utility improvement and renovation projects.
• Prepare and coordinate for state review the submission of individual construction project requests, required back-up material, program statements, justification and cost estimates.
• Communicate and develop professional working relationships with other state agencies, vendors and design professionals.
• Act as the University's construction liaison.
• Review existing facilities, renovation requests and project design documents for code compliance, function and equipment requirements.
• Prepare the annual space inventory update and reconciliation of physical space.
• Assign building and room numbers in accordance with standard practice and UW System policy.
• Maintain inventory of all physical spaces to show current use, occupancy and utilization.
• Receive, maintain, update and interpret Central Data Request instructions from the UW System.
• Maintain and update digital building plans and maps for purposes dealing directly with space management and campus development.
• Assist the Director, office staff and shop supervisors in responding to campus user issues and needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, urban planning, construction management, interior design or related field at time of application
• Three years professional post-degree work experience in either capital planning, implementation and oversight of capital projects and/or building design with project estimating
• Professional working knowledge of AutoCad and/or Microstation
• Demonstrated ability to address space needs with creative solutions
• Independent judgement and creativity
• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with a diverse population
• Ability to use computer-aided design software and database software
• Strong document organization skills
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in project management, planning and programming in higher education and/or institutional facilities
• Working knowledge of the International Building Code, ADAAG and it's application
• Good understanding of LEED or sustainable standards in the construction industry

Position is a full-time academic staff appointment. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Salary Range of $60,000-$70,071; the UW System provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan. (Total Compensation Estimator).

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)
Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: Under "Basic Job Search" choose:

• "Advanced Search"
• Job Opening ID: "8838"
• Find Jobs Posted Within: "Anytime"
• "Search"
• Select "Posting Title"
• Click "Apply Now"
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STEP 3: Submit application materials:

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter that specifically addresses qualifications for the essential job functions
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three references
• Unofficial transcripts of the highest degree achieved
• A single, electronic portfolio in pdf format, of a recent construction project that relates to the architectural discipline. The portfolio should contain the design problem, solution, costs for construction and moveable equipment. Please include a brief project description, your role in the process, team members, and overall timeline from beginning to end of the project. The formatted pages must be letter-sized and should not exceed four pages.
  

You must select "SUBMIT", selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee.

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Paul Pinkston
Phone: (920)465-2373
Email: pinkstop@uwgb.edu