Campus Planner

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Facilities Planning and Design is comprised of design professionals who are responsible for the planning, design and management of all capital improvement projects. The projects include new buildings, repairs and renovation of existing buildings, major campus infrastructure, interior design, open space improvements and preservation of historic properties. Facilities Planning and Design ensures that the projects adhere to the principles of adapted land use plan and campus development guidelines.

Position Summary

A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $7,499 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN 12 MONTHS OF HIRE:

$3,749.50 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $3,749.50 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE.

This position functions as a Planner within Facilities Planning and Design. Primary responsibilities are in the areas of program development, space management, and project management. The recent creation of a Space Management governance process along with a Space Management committee has necessitated the need for dedicated expertise of a planner to work with stakeholders across campus on programmatic and space needs, assess current space utilization by units along with the condition of these spaces as it relates to their intended use, develop scopes of work for space renovation, and ensure that these capital projects are executed consistent with the stated program.

Specifically, this position will conduct meetings to discuss space needs, assess building utilization through in-person walkthroughs and data aggregation, develop diagrams to depict potential changes in the design and use of campus buildings, and create reports for the review of Facilities and Finance and Operations leadership. This will include interface across the range of space types at UNC-CH, from administrative office, instructional, and research space to residential, recreational, dining, and athletics.

The project management portion of the position will require the preparation and tracking of project budgets and schedules, designer and other consultant selection, contract negotiation and execution, coordination with campus stakeholders such as Facilities Operations, Transportation and Parking, Energy Services, and Environmental Health and Safety, ensuring compliance with campus design guidelines and the Campus Master Plan, and participation in bidding and construction meetings.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in institutional planning, public administration, engineering, architecture, business administration, economics, industrial technology or a related discipline and two years of facility and space planning experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Extensive knowledge of design and construction industry.

Ability to build consensus among groups, develop initial scope, budget and schedule for formal Capital Improvement Projects; manage projects assigned to outside consultants; and review capital improvement projects for compliance with national and state codes, standards and University guidelines. Knowledge, skills, and abilities with Building Codes, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA,) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other State and Federal Regulations.

Must also possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one prior to start date.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Related project design and management experience preferred. Experience with higher education or institutional capital projects and knowledge of complex building systems is also preferred.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Ability to climb stairs.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN-ON BONUS

The selected candidate for this position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Qualified applicants must apply and be selected from the candidate pool of this posting and meet the State policy following requirements:

To be eligible for a Sign-on bonus, an individual must not have worked in a probationary, permanent, or time-limited appointment in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system.

A newly hired permanent full time or permanent part-time (more than 20 hours a week) employee are eligible for a sign-on bonus (this will be prorated for employees working more than 20 hours and less than 40 hours per week).

This Sign-on Bonus is contingent upon budget and final eligibility determination as of the effective date of hire. All recipients must sign the Pay Back Agreement form. Additional information regarding the Sign-on Policy can be found https://oshr.nc.gov/policies/sign-and-retention-bonus-policy.

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