Campus Planner Institutional Planning

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University is seeking a Campus Planner to lead planning for university initiatives including accessibility reviews, space utilization, capital asset management, and program requests. The role provides essential space planning and programming expertise to support capital projects within BU's extensive real estate portfolio.

As part of Planning, Design and Construction (PDC), you will collaborate with campus constituents, apply strategic thinking, and navigate permitting processes with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required w/ 8+ years of experience or equivalent.
• Background in design/development including architecture, urban planning, space planning, programming, project development, or construction with a focus on higher education preferred.
• Ability to negotiate and balance the expectations and priorities of demanding constituencies while keeping BU's priorities in view.
• Ability to communicate verbally, graphically and in writing with university community to discuss teaching, research, and clinical programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning for university initiatives such as accessibility reviews, space utilization and capital asset management.
• Provide space planning expertise to support management of capital projects.
• Serve BU's Planning, Design and Construction (PDC) as a key team member across the real estate portfolio.
• Meet with campus constituents to understand needs and advocate for functional, achievable solutions.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Public process awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

GIS/PowerBI

Job description

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. _

Required Experience

Qualifications:

• 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. _