UMBC’s Facilities Management (FM) department strives to provide excellence in planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance of UMBC’s facilities, grounds and utilities. Our staff maintains 70 university buildings on 512 acres of grounds and provides service to nearly 3.7 million gross square feet of space.
Position Overview:
Following the lead of the Director of Planning, the Campus Planner will have the primary role of providing administrative and technical services related to the physical planning of the university and the development of new and renovated campus facilities. The position will share in the responsibilities for campus stewardship through management, coordination, logistics and development of campus planning projects, including space plans, master plans, facility programs, and capital plans. Provides technical and administrative expertise in completion of short, mid, and long range planning initiatives that advance the university’s master plan and capital program.
Why Work at UMBC?
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $94,400and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
A hybrid telework schedule may be available. (Delete if telework is not available for this position.)
Responsibilities:
Provide technical and administrative support in the planning and programming efforts that support and advance the university’s master plan and capital improvements plans: Involves engagement with campus stakeholders and the preparation of graphics and other documentation for facility programs, master planning studies, and other long-range planning documents. Requires technical writing, preparation of conceptual plans, and presentation graphics.
Independently conduct and lead the formulation and development of space utilization studies, space needs assessment studies, facility reallocation plans, and space scenario planning studies: Involves engagement with campus clients, planning and performing field audits to verify room type, department, room use (per NCES Facilities Inventory Classification Manual codes), and existing configurations. Requires development of facility/space scenarios, preparation of conceptual plans, and presentation graphics.
Retrieve and utilize various datasets and organize space surveys to analyze and develop strategies in support of planning projects and to support the assessment of departmental space requests.
Generate graphics for reports and presentations and other ad hoc requests in support of the maintenance, operation, planning, design, and construction of campus facilities and other duties as assigned.
Provides architectural and technical guidance to more junior level staff in the maintenance, update, creation, and dissemination of university facilities floor plans; implementation of CAD drawing procedures and standards; and coordination efforts with the Facilities Management organization and external consultants that require CAD plans.
Coordinate with Project Managers on capital construction projects to ensure room numbering assignments adhere to the university standards. Assign room numbers for renovation and new construction projects, as well as campus departmental relocations.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Professional Bachelor’s degree preferably in planning, architecture, or related professional field.
Experience Required:
8+ years of relevant experience in planning, architecture, or a related professional field, with a significant portion of this time spent on higher-ed projects
Experience producing clear, persuasive, and insightful visual presentations and reports.
Demonstrate creative problem-solving. Possess strong analytical, spatial, and organizational skills in order to: gather, analyze, and interpret numerical data; develop and evaluate space concepts or facility options; and perform visual analysis of buildings and structures.
Possess writing and verbal skills to effectively communicate ideas, offer recommendations, and interact with staff at many different levels in the university organization.
Must be able to plan and conduct interviews and field surveys with campus constituents to evaluate space use and identify programmatic requirements.
Knowledge of the design and construction process.
Valid Maryland class “C” driver’s license
Knowledge and appreciation of the unique democratic planning environment which exists in institutions of higher education or similar professional service organizations.
Ability to prioritize on-going and new projects, as well as conduct research and gather information.
Ability to work independently on complex tasks with minimal supervision, effectively balance workload priorities and manage client expectations.
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in planning, architecture, or related professional field
Experience Preferred:
Proficiency in use of AutoCad and SketchUp or comparable design and modeling applications.
Group facilitation skills for in-person and hybrid participation activities.
Active professional licensure in the degree-holding field is preferred but not required.
Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits:
Life and disability insurance
Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
Professional development opportunities
Wellness opportunities
& Much more
Contingent II positions may include some benefits.
Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position.
Salary:
Salary: $94,400 - $106,450 depending on qualifications and experience.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.
The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Hours:
Full-time
Type:
Regular
Additional Information:
If applicable, add any additional information such as the grant funded statement, length of position, housing/meal plan, etc.
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Equal Opportunity Statement:
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Work Authorization
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
UMBC is a dynamic public research university integrating teaching, research and service to benefit the citizens of Maryland. As an Honors University, the campus offers academically talented students a strong undergraduate liberal arts foundation that prepares them for graduate and professional study, entry into the workforce, and community service and leadership. UMBC emphasizes science, engineering, information technology, human services and public policy at the graduate level. UMBC contributes to the economic development of the State and the region through entrepreneurial initiatives, workforce training, K-16 partnerships, and technology commercialization in collaboration with public agencies and the corporate community. UMBC is dedicated to cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility and lifelong learning.
