Space Planning & CAD Floor Plan Specialist

Universities of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Floor Plan Specialist at the University of Wisconsin–Madison works in the Space Management Office within FP&M to collect, update, and maintain university space and utilization data. The role collaborates with schools, colleges, and divisions to plan for short- and long-term space needs and ensure data accuracy for campus reporting.

Ideal candidates will have CAD proficiency (Autodesk CAD), Excel skills, and experience translating field data into standardized floor plans, with strong

Qualifications

• 2 years of professional work experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Advanced knowledge of Autodesk CAD to create and update accurate floor plans
• Experience with gathering, updating and implementing field data into a standardized floor plan program
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive information
• Driver’s license (required)

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development and maintenance of Space Management and FP&M floor plan standards.
• Investigates options for potential future development based on unit facility master plans and the Campus Master Plan.
• Produces and maintains space floor plans and integrates them with the space inventory data system according to Space Management and FP&M standards.
• Schedules logistics and secures resources and information to identify, assign, and acquire space for institutional use.
• Analyzes, audits, and updates facility records.
• Reviews, evaluates, approves, and provides recommendations for facility improvements, space assignments, and proposals.
• Reviews space requests and models test fits and facility options for massing, scale, and impact to university facilities per the Campus Master Plan.

Skills

Space planning

Architecture

Data collection

Attention to detail

Discretion

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field

Tools

Autodesk CAD

ArcGIS

Revit

Job description

The Floor Plan Specialist at the University of Wisconsin–Madison works in the Space Management Office within FP&M to collect, update, and maintain university space and utilization data. The role collaborates with schools, colleges, and divisions to plan for short- and long-term space needs and ensure data accuracy for campus reporting.

Ideal candidates will have CAD proficiency (Autodesk CAD), Excel skills, and experience translating field data into standardized floor plans, with strong