Senior Campus Planner

Senior Campus Planner

At CSUN we aspire to continually grow as an inclusive, cooperative community!

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. As a leader, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a community in which our leaders share common traits as identified in our Leadership Principles. If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, the Senior Campus Planner oversees capital planning, feasibility studies, consultant coordination, and space analysis. Supports project development, ensures regulatory compliance, prepares reports, and collaborates with campus leadership to advance institutional priorities and long-term campus development goals.

• Initiates, executes, and/or oversees programming and planning efforts in support of development and implementation of the University's annual capital plan, strategic campus developments, technically challenging deferred maintenance, accessibility planning, space utilization, space standards, and project siting.
• Prepares updates to and submits the University's Annual Capital Development Plan to the Chancellor's Office.
• Works with consulting architects, engineers, and other design professionals to develop and complete feasibility studies and design criteria documents, including but not limited to programming, aesthetics, code analyses, and conceptual designs for capital construction projects.
• Performs technical analyses of existing building systems (architectural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) to make informed recommendations regarding design, functionality, and performance. This includes the development of RFQs and RFPs as necessary for the engagement of outside technical experts/consultants for testing, planning or design studies, and/or engineering support.
• Writes Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals for Master Plan, Design Criteria, Design Build Bridging Documents, Feasibility Studies, Conceptual Studies, Environmental Services, and Construction Services (DBB, CMAR, D-B, TOCA, and/or JOC). Work may also include the customization and assembly of front-end Division I Specifications for bidding and University procurement documentation.
• Oversees, reviews, and evaluates capital project designs for compliance with the University's standards, guidelines, policies, and campus development plans. Provides technical direction and guidance to colleagues, campus stakeholders, and consultants.
• Independently develops conceptual capital project budgets and financial models to inform campus-wide capital planning and project feasibility.
• Leads advanced space utilization analysis, including forecasting future space needs, developing optimization scenarios, and producing data-driven reports and recommendations.
• The position provides part-time (8 hours per week) of shared professional services to support for California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) in all areas and duties previously described, as assigned. This position is administratively housed at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and assigned to provide services to Cal State LA via a telecommuting agreement. The position will occasionally be required to travel to CSU LA.
• As a leader, demonstrates a commitment to student success that is mission aligned with the university's vision, values and priorities. Establishes an ethical and collegial work environment, promoting a collaborative, accountable and inclusive team. Encourages a courageous and resilient solution-oriented environment by participating in new opportunities to further the mission of the university. Participates in developing initiatives that further support the campus mission with a service-oriented and catalytic mind set. Strengthens employees by being communicative and a talent builder that develops team attributes, furthering departmental goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Regional Planning, or Engineering. Master's degree preferred.
• Six to Ten years of experience in architecture, planning, or design work for a wide variety of development or building types.
• Experience with managing or overseeing project feasibility studies. Preferably with Institutions of Higher Education or related fields.
• Experience in conceptual capital project budgeting and scheduling, project planning, design, and project development.
• Direct experience in the management and supervision of consultants and/or professional staff direct reports.
• Experience and knowledge of physical and environmental planning. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Americans with Disabilities Act, and LEED preferred.
• Demonstrated/proven track record in: project management and scheduling, the ability to motivate/inspire team members; strong negotiating skills; creative & innovative problem solving; strong budgetary management skills; strong communication skills (written and oral); and the ability to collaborate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• California Registered Architect.
• Previous University Capital Programs, or direct experience in higher education capital program planning for other large-scale, multi-facility complexes, such as a corporate or other campus-like facilities.
• Certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners or the American Planning Association.
• Previous training in campus planning such as that provided by the Society for College and University Planners or Planning Institutes

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Leadership

• Ability to analyze complex planning, design, and space utilization data.
• Strong knowledge of capital project planning and feasibility processes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and consultants.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and evaluate project budgets and cost estimates.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements including CEQA and accessibility standards.
• Lead diverse teams to support the operational mission and vision of employers by fostering an ethical, inclusive and collegial work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to support ongoing improvement through courageous, resilient, and catalytic leadership.
• Lead varying initiatives through a collaborative, service-oriented and communicative approach.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• Salary is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The University offers excellent fringe benefits.
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $125,000 - $160,000 per year, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
• The position is currently hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.