Director of Campus Planning

Department: Facilities Management/Campus Planning We need dedicated team members to join us to keep the construction, operations, maintenance and infrastructure of the UMBC campus running smoothly so our students, faculty and staff can continue our mission of striving for excellence.
Our staff maintains 70 university buildings on 512 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds.
Join our team of dedicated skilled trades staff members! Position Overview: UMBC is seeking a Director of Campus Planning to leads the campus planning team.
The campus planning team is charged with short- and long-range plan development, space needs and facilities analyses, facility programming, preliminary design and scope development, cost estimating and asset inventory management.
Why Work at UMBC? UMBC offers competitive compensation.
This role starts at $149,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles.
Tuition remission is also available.
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Telework: A hybrid telework schedule may be available.
Responsibilities: Manages and guides Campus Planning professional staff in the performance of their daily responsibilities, which include space layouts and design, space utilization analyses, facility program development, project scope and cost estimating, targeted long-range planning, improvement planning that removes physical barriers and promotes accessibility, documentation of facilities assets and infrastructure and facilities master planning.
Prepares and advances capital budgets and program requirements for five-and ten-year capital plans inclusive of preparing testimony for the President for State budget hearings and managing the approval process with the University of Maryland and Maryland Department of Budget & Management.
Provides analytical and technical expertise for space layouts and design, space utilization and scenario planning, building and infrastructure condition assessment and renewal planning, project scope development, facility programming, cost estimating and strategic planning of physical campus development.
Facilitates and administers UMBC space management policy and change process fairly and efficiently through evaluation of needs, analysis of existing space use, development of space use scenarios and effective communication of recommendations to the university’s senior administration.
Serves as senior advisor on various UMBC, USM and state committees related to space, budgeting and strategic planning.
Provides ad hoc data analysis and reporting on facilities and budget datasets.
Participates in Architect/Engineer and Prime Contractor procurements.
Advises project managers, design committees and consultants to implement appropriate space and program criteria to ensure that current and future projects comply with approved scopes and authorized budgets.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Architecture, Engineering or a related field Five years of progressively responsible planning experience Must have strong planning credentials and communication skills Position requires considerable resourcefulness, tact and a thorough knowledge of complex policies and procedures Valid Driver's License Preferred Qualifications: 10 years of progressively responsible planning experience, with at least three years leading planning efforts Professional Engineer's License, Registered Architect or certification from the American Institute of Certified Planners Background Screening Statement: A background check will be required.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Upload a cover letter and a resume.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled Benefits: UMBC offers a rich benefits package.
Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here): Generous Leave which includes accruing: 22 Days of Annual Leave 15 Days of Sick Leave 15 Holidays 3 Personal Days Tuition Remission: 8 credit hours per semester 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 starts at $149,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Hours: Full time Type: Regular 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.
Title IX: As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex.
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Accommodation: 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.