Campus Planner, Institutional Planning

As a key team member within Planning, Design and Construction (PDC), this position will serve the full range of Boston University's real estate portfolio which includes nearly 15 million square feet in over 300 buildings. Space is an essential university asset, and the department acts as stewards of the university's resources to enable emerging research directions, changes in educational delivery, and enhancements to student life and learning.

Reporting to the Director of Planning, the campus planner will lead planning for university initiatives such as accessibility reviews, space utilization, capital asset management, as well as specific program requests. In addition, the Campus Planner will provide vital space planning and programming expertise to support the management of capital projects. As a key team member within Planning, Design and Construction (PDC), this position will serve the full range of Boston University's real estate portfolio which includes nearly 15 million square feet in over 300 buildings. The Planning team fosters physical planning and programming in support of Boston University's (BU) overall mission of education and research. Space is an essential university asset, and the department acts as stewards of the university's resources to enable emerging research directions, changes in educational delivery, and enhancements to student life and learning. As part of a small, passionate team the Campus Planner role will provide technical planning expertise and leadership for a wide range of projects across the University. Strategic planning initiatives vary in term from logistical sequencing to long range visioning. Capital planning ranges in scale from modest lab renovations to new buildings.

 

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 mentality are essential qualities for success in this position. Well qualified candidates will have expertise on matters of permitting and public process with the City of Boston, Town of Brookline, and the State of Massachusetts.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's Degree required w/ 8+ years of experience or equivalent.
• Background from design and/or development industry including the fields of architecture, urban planning, space planning, programming, project development, or construction experience with a focus on higher education preferred.
• Ability to negotiate and balance the expectations and priorities of demanding constituencies while keeping the University's priorities in view.
• Ability to communicate verbally, graphically and in writing, with members of the university community to understand and discuss specific teaching, research, and clinical programs.
• Ability to obtain appropriate results with limited direction, shows initiative, and ability to manage multiple relationships working effectively in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of Massachusetts building code, life safety and accessibility regulations as they relate to planning and pre-design studies. 
• Proficiency with CAD software packages (AutoCAD), spreadsheets (excel), and analytic tools (GIS/PowerBI).
• Extensive computer experience in word processing software and comfort navigating CAFM systems is required. 
• Creativity, adaptability, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal skills are required.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. 

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