Senior Campus Planner, Landscape Architect - Planning, Design & Construction

Inside Higher Ed; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education institution in Kennesaw, Georgia is seeking a Senior Campus Planner. The role involves leading campus planning and design initiatives, managing facilities data, and supervising staff. Candidates should have at least seven years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree in architecture or a related field, and a professional architectural license. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience managing capital projects.
• Experience in facilities planning and design.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead campus and space planning initiatives.
• Manage data collection for facilities inventory.
• Supervise and develop staff and student workers.

Skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field

Professional Architectural license

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Overview

Senior Campus Planner, Landscape Architect - Planning, Design & Construction at Inside Higher Ed. Location: Kennesaw, Georgia. Regular, Full-Time. Job ID: 288334.

Location details: Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144; Marietta campus at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Responsibilities include collaborating, innovating, and providing leadership in support of the University\'s campus planning, and space planning functions. Responsible for all aspects of project initiation including confirming alignment with master planning, development of initial program needs, project budget development, and project scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides innovative leadership in collaboration with university leadership, stakeholders, and Planning, Design and Construction on all aspects of campus and space planning, project initiation, and capital project requests
• Manages the University System of Georgia (USG) Facilities Inventory Data Collection (FIDC), USG space coding and classification, reporting, and in-house analysis which includes monitoring the utilization of and needs for all spaces across campus
• Manages long-range campus planning, capital planning program development and feasibility studies for major renovation and new construction projects
• Serves as a University subject matter-expert for ADA evaluations and building code reviews
• Prepares space and capital budget analyses, programs, policies, and business processes for campus and university administration
• Assists in identifying options for addressing priority needs and develop recommendations for resolution of space issues through development and analysis of space-use metrics, reassignment of space and/or planning of renovations or new construction projects
• Supervises, develops, and supports professional development of assigned staff and student workers, as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: Bachelor\'s or similar degree from an accredited institution of higher education in architecture, campus planning, or related field
• Other Required Qualifications: Professional Architectural license and/or Urban, Regional, or City Planning certifications
• Required Experience: Seven (7) years of experience managing multiple capital projects, including facilities planning and design, master planning, and space planning

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred Educational Qualifications: Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field
• Preferred Experience: Prior experience with project management within a college or university and managing professional staff

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Able to work in partnership with staff, faculty, administrators, and student leaders
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
• Knowledge of Board of Regents procedures, standards, and principles for pre-planning and project guidelines and procedures related to capital projects
• Knowledge of Board of Regents/USG and KSU procurement procedures
• Excellent initiative, teamwork, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly related to listening, team building, and conflict resolution
• Successful track record in planning, coordinating, and completing large scale, detail-oriented projects
• Proficient with computer software, applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, AutoCAD, Banner, CAFM and/or similar space data software)
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values & Equal Employment Opportunity

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [e-mail].

Additional Information

This is a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.

Background Check: Standard Enhanced; Education. Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility. All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials. https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf