Planning Manager

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for a Planning Manager within the Facilities Planning Unit of the Real Estate and Planning department. This role oversees master plans, capital project planning, and campus space analyses across CUNY’s 26 campuses.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you will manage consultants, coordinate with Design, Construction and Management, and help develop guidelines to ensure coherent university-wide planning and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Architecture, or related field.
• Ten years of professional experience in institutional planning.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to see the “big picture” while paying attention to details.
• Strong interpersonal skills with attention to customer service, diplomacy, and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage consultants and campus involvement in the development of campus master plans and other studies, as assigned.
• Support assigned campuses with the development and documentation of capital project requests for inclusion in CUNY’s annual Capital Budget Request to the State and the City.
• Work closely with FPCM’s Department of Design, Construction, and Management to provide project planning, programming, and conceptual design oversight on capital projects at assigned campuses.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of CUNY-wide space and planning guidelines.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Prioritization

Analytical thinking

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning/Architecture

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Database & reporting software

Job description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The City University of New York (CUNY), Office of Facilities Planning, Construction, and Management (FPCM), is responsible for CUNY’s facilities management and capital program, which provides new facilities, renovations, and upgrades to the University’s 300 buildings across 26 colleges and professional schools. FPCM’s goal is to preserve the University’s campus assets and, when appropriate, expand the University’s facilities portfolio to meet 21st-century demands.

The Facilities Planning Unit of the Department of Real Estate and Planning is responsible for:

• Managing the development of master plans for each of the 26 CUNY campuses
• Working with the colleges to develop capital project requests for funding from the State, City, and other sources
• Partnering with the Capital Budget Unit in the preparation of the University’s annual Capital Budget Request
• Performing space needs analyses, project programming, and feasibility studies
• Coordinating with the Real Estate Transactions Unit on the identification, analysis, and development of space and project opportunities in non-CUNY-owned space
• Managing and updating the space inventory system and the facilities lifecycle assessment for all CUNY campuses
• Developing and maintaining CUNY-wide space and planning guidelines
• Providing database and report development support for all FPCM departments

Reporting to the Executive Director of Real Estate and Facilities Planning, the Planning Manager is responsible for:

• Managing consultants and campus involvement in the development of campus master plans and other studies, as assigned
• Supporting assigned campuses with the development and documentation of capital project requests for inclusion in CUNY’s annual Capital Budget Request to the State and the City
• Working closely with FPCM’s Department of Design, Construction, and Management to provide project planning, programming, and conceptual design oversight on capital projects at assigned campuses
• Participating in the development and maintenance of CUNY-wide space and planning guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Architecture, or a related field
• Ten years of professional experience in institutional planning
• Demonstrated experience managing projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Ability to see the “big picture” while paying attention to details
• Strong interpersonal skills with attention to customer service, diplomacy, and discretion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Planning, Architecture, or a related field
• Higher education planning experience
• Public-sector experience
• Professional license or certification
• Experience with database and reporting software

Core Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work on multiple design and construction projects at one time
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to prioritize competing work
• Self and team motivator
• Ability to be a team player
• Ability to set project priorities and adjust implementation strategies
• Ability to work effectively with staff, associates, and internal and external constituents
• Knowledgeable of capital and operating budgets
• Alert and observant, and looking for ways to improve processes
• Out-of-the-box thinker, creative, inventive, and adaptable to situations

Company Description

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York