Campus Planner, Institutional Planning

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University seeks a Campus Planner to lead planning for university initiatives, accessibility reviews, space utilization, and capital asset management. The role supports a broad real estate portfolio across BU's campus and capital projects, reporting to the Director of Planning.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in design or development, familiarity with MA building codes, and strong communication with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of experience required.
• Background in design/development incl. architecture, urban planning, space planning, or related fields.
• Ability to balance stakeholder priorities while aligning with BU priorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts building code, life safety, and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning for university initiatives, including space utilization and capital asset management.
• Provide space planning and programming expertise for capital projects.
• Coordinate with city/state authorities on permitting and public process.
• Support BU's real estate portfolio management across campuses.

Skills

8+ years experience

Design/Development

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Massachusetts building code knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

GIS

PowerBI

Job description

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Reporting to the Director of Planning, the campus planner will lead planning for university initiatives such as accessibility reviews, space utilization, capital asset management, as well as specific program requests. In addition, the Campus Planner will provide vital space planning and programming expertise to support the management of capital projects. As a key team member within Planning, Design and Construction (PDC), this position will serve the full range of Boston University's real estate portfolio which includes nearly 15 million square feet in over 300 buildings. The Planning team fosters physical planning and programming in support of Boston University's (BU) overall mission of education and research. Space is an essential university asset, and the department acts as stewards of the university's resources to enable emerging research directions, changes in educational delivery, and enhancements to student life and learning. As part of a small, passionate team the Campus Planner role will provide technical planning expertise and leadership for a wide range of projects across the University. Strategic planning initiatives vary in term from logistical sequencing to long range visioning. Capital planning ranges in scale from modest lab renovations to new buildings.

This position will meet with campus constituents to understand needs and advocate for functional and achievable solutions. Creative problem solving, strategic thinking, and a strong client service mentality are essential qualities for success in this position. Well qualified candidates will have expertise on matters of permitting and public process with the City of Boston, Town of Brookline, and the State of Massachusetts.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's Degree required w/ 8+ years of experience or equivalent.
• Background from design and/or development industry including the fields of architecture, urban planning, space planning, programming, project development, or construction experience with a focus on higher education preferred.
• Ability to negotiate and balance the expectations and priorities of demanding constituencies while keeping the University's priorities in view.
• Ability to communicate verbally, graphically and in writing, with members of the university community to understand and discuss specific teaching, research, and clinical programs.
• Ability to obtain appropriate results with limited direction, shows initiative, and ability to manage multiple relationships working effectively in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of Massachusetts building code, life safety and accessibility regulations as they relate to planning and pre-design studies.
• Proficiency with CAD software packages (AutoCAD), spreadsheets (excel), and analytic tools (GIS/PowerBI).
• Extensive computer experience in word processing software and comfort navigating CAFM systems is required.
• Creativity, adaptability, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills are required.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.