Senior Campus Planner

Society for College and University Planning; Medford, Somerville (MA, MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Tufts University seeks a Senior Campus Planner to lead planning for capital projects across the campus. You will provide technical expertise, meet with stakeholders, and advocate for feasible solutions, working with divisions including Operations, Finance, and Technology Services.

Responsibilities include leading space utilization analysis, forecasting space needs, and producing data-driven reports to support decision-making. Collaboration and strategic planning across campus are key to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree as required in architecture, interior design, or planning.
• 10+ years in architecture or campus planning; space programming, master planning, land use, site analysis, sustainability and urban design.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning expertise and leadership for capital projects across the University.
• Develop planning solutions with space typology knowledge (learning environments, student spaces, athletic facilities, offices).
• Support campus master planning, space, building and site programming, and facilities planning aligned to the academic mission.
• Lead space utilization analysis, forecast space needs, produce data-driven reports and recommendations.
• Summarize spatial and budget data to aid leadership decisions; translate data to actionable insights.
• Lead strategic planning initiatives with stakeholders to develop campus-scale planning solutions; prepare RFQs/RFPs and select planning firms.
• Support design development, equipment/furniture planning, move planning, and finish selection for capital projects.
• Collaborate to maintain design standards, provide technical direction, and guidance to stakeholders and consultants.
• Assist in developing the ten-year capital plan and coordinate with government relations and schools.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Independent work

Collaboration

Autodesk

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Zoning knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Planning

Tools

AutoCAD

PowerBI

Job description

Posted: 9/17/26
Deadline: 11/12/26
Salary: Minimum $108,200, Midpoint $135,300, Maximum $162,400

About This Organization

Tufts University

Job Duties

As part of a small, passionate team, the Senior Campus Planner role provides technical planning expertise and leadership for a wide range of capital projects across the University. As a steward of University assets, 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 focus are essential qualities for success in this position. Reporting to the Senior Director of Planning & Design, this position will work in close collaboration with colleagues in the Operations Division, Finance, Tufts Technology Services, and School leadership.

Develop planning solutions that demonstrate knowledge in the principles and practices of planning, design and construction, particularly in regard to university space typology (learning environments, student spaces, athletic facilities, office spaces, etc).

Provide professional support for University and School planning activities in matters related to the physical development of the campus, including campus master planning, space, building and site programming, strategic facilities planning, and project development and management in support of the academic mission.
Responsible for pre-project planning including program development, test fits, application of space allocation metrics, preliminary cost estimates, and identifying initial code and zoning requirements, schedule, enabling constraints, and campus impact.

Leads advanced space utilization analysis, including forecasting future space needs, developing optimization scenarios, and producing data-driven reports and recommendations.

Summarize spatial and budget data, draw conclusions and inferences, and prepare reports and/or presentations in graphic and tabular formats to aid the decision making of School and University leadership. Translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.

Lead strategic planning initiatives with various stakeholders to develop innovative and flexible planning solutions at multiple scales (campus, building, space). Develop project scopes; prepare RFQs/RFPs; participate in selection of planning, architectural, & engineering firms.

Provide support with design development, equipment/furniture planning, move planning, finish selection and other services that may be needed for the implementation of Capital projects.

Collaborate with colleagues in Operations to create and maintain University’s design standards, guidelines, and policies. Provides technical direction and guidance to colleagues, campus stakeholders, and consultants.

Assist in the development of the University’s’ ten-year capital plan.

Coordinate with Tufts Government and Community Relations and Schools on outreach to the municipalities

Medford/Somerville, MA

Required Qualifications

• – Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Planning
• – 10 plus years of experience in the field of architecture or campus planning; knowledge of the principles and practices of campus planning in specific areas such as space programming, master planning, land use suitability, site analysis, sustainability and urban design
• – Strong verbal, written, and graphic communication skills with the ability to understand and discuss specific learning, research, and clinical programs with members of the University community.
• – Proven ability to negotiate and balance expectations and priorities of demanding constituencies while being mindful of the University’s priorities.
• – Ability to work independently, manage multiple relationships, and to work effectively as a member of a project team.
• – Highly professional and able to collaborate diplomatically with colleagues across the University
• – Proficiency with Autodesk products, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• – Knowledge of local building codes, MAAB & ADA Accessibility Guidelines, zoning ordinances, and related regulations. Technical knowledge of campus infrastructure and building systems.
• – An ability and commitment to work effectively in a culturally diverse and inclusive environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• – Experience with data analytic tools (PowerBI, Tableau, Arcibus, GIS) preferred.

Salary

Minimum $108,200, Midpoint $135,300, Maximum $162,400

Other Info

https://jobs.tufts.edu/jobs/23668?lang=en-us

Required Application Materials

Resume & Cover Letter