Senior Campus Planner, Landscape Architect - Planning, Design & Construction

Overview

Senior Campus Planner, Landscape Architect - Planning, Design & Construction at Inside Higher Ed.

Location:

Kennesaw, Georgia. Regular, Full-Time. Job .

Location details:
Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144;
Marietta campus at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Responsibilities include collaborating, innovating, and providing leadership in support of the University s campus planning, and space planning functions. Responsible for all aspects of project initiation including confirming alignment with master planning, development of initial program needs, project budget development, and project scheduling.

• Provides innovative leadership in collaboration with university leadership, stakeholders, and Planning, Design and Construction on all aspects of campus and space planning, project initiation, and capital project requests
• Manages the University System of Georgia (USG) Facilities Inventory Data Collection (FIDC), USG space coding and classification, reporting, and in-house analysis which includes monitoring the utilization of and needs for all spaces across campus
• Manages long-range campus planning, capital planning program development and feasibility studies for major renovation and new construction projects
• Serves as a University subject matter-expert for ADA evaluations and building code reviews
• Prepares space and capital budget analyses, programs, policies, and business processes for campus and university administration
• Assists in identifying options for addressing priority needs and develop recommendations for resolution of space issues through development and analysis of space-use metrics, reassignment of space and/or planning of renovations or new construction projects
• Supervises, develops, and supports professional development of assigned staff and student workers, as assigned

• Educational Requirements:
  
  Bachelor s or similar degree from an accredited institution of higher education in architecture, campus planning, or related field
• Other
  
  Required Qualifications:
  
  Professional Architectural license and/or Urban, Regional, or City Planning certifications
• Required Experience:
  
  Seven (7) years of experience managing multiple capital projects, including facilities planning and design, master planning, and space planning

• Preferred Educational
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Prior experience with project management within a college or university and managing professional staff

• Able to work in partnership with staff, faculty, administrators, and student leaders
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
• Knowledge of Board of Regents procedures, standards, and principles for pre-planning and project guidelines and procedures related to capital projects
• Knowledge of Board of Regents/USG and KSU procurement procedures
• Excellent initiative, teamwork, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly related to listening, team building, and conflict resolution
• Successful track record in planning, coordinating, and completing large scale, detail-oriented projects
• Proficient with computer software, applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, AutoCAD, Banner, CAFM and/or similar space data software)
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual…