Campus Master Planner & University Architect

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an Executive Director for Planning & Design and University Architect to lead Facilities Services' planning, design, and stewardship of the campus master plan.

The role integrates architecture, landscape, engineering, sustainability, and fiscal oversight, guiding major capital projects from design through construction and policy processes, while advising senior leadership and coordinating across campus to sustain academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Ten years of senior management experience in facilities operations/services in a complex environment.
• Knowledge of design, construction practices, and regulations governing buildings and land development.
• Ability to provide strategic advice to executive leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, project execution, and stewardship of the campus master plan.
• Provide architectural, landscape, engineering, and sustainability guidance at scale.
• Direct cross-functional teams and manage budgets, schedules, and design review processes.
• Advise on space management, master planning, and policy processes affecting campus development.

Skills

Senior management

Facilities operations

Architectural design knowledge

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an Executive Director for Planning & Design and University Architect to lead Facilities Services' planning, design, and stewardship of the campus master plan.

The role integrates architecture, landscape, engineering, sustainability, and fiscal oversight, guiding major capital projects from design through construction and policy processes, while advising senior leadership and coordinating across campus to sustain academic excellence.