Campus Planner
Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, 53774, USA
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Design & Architecture
Engineering Design & Technologists, Environmental/ Urban Planning -
Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Environmental/ Urban Planning
Campus Planner at University of Wisconsin‑Madison
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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Facilities Planning Manager
Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M), Department of Campus Planning and Landscape Architecture (CPLA).
Location:
Madison, WI
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Job function:
Other
Industries:
Higher Education
Job Summary:
Are you passionate about creating spaces that bring a university’s mission to life? Join our team as a Campus Planner at UW‑Madison and play a pivotal role in guiding the physical development of one of the nation’s leading research institutions. As a Campus Planner, you will provide expertise in project planning, zoning requirements, land use processes, and modification of physical environments associated with the UW‑Madison institution for Campus Planning and Landscape Architecture (CPLA) in the Division of Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M) at the University of Wisconsin‑Madison.
CPLA leads the development and implementation of the Campus Master Plan, School/College/Division unit Facilities Master Plans and individual project Pre‑Design initiatives. The Campus Planner will assist in a broad array of projects focused around both campus and project planning, working under the general supervision of the Director of CPLA.
This position is full‑time, 100%. Ongoing/Renewable. Eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Remote work requires an approved remote work arrangement (RWA). Transportation between home and assigned work location is not reimbursable and will be at the employee’s expense.
Key Job Responsibilities- Develop planning initiatives through engagement process assistance, conceptual alternative development, and graphic analysis and presentation.
- Assist with developing operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, best practices, and unit objectives.
- Review, evaluate, approve, and provide recommendations for facility improvements, space assignments, and proposals utilizing best practices and established policies and procedures.
- Schedule logistics and secure resources to resolve facility issues, recommending alternatives where necessary.
- Assist with the development, execution, and utilization of strategic planning analysis to determine long‑term needs and develop sustainable solutions.
- Serve as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups, providing organizational information to ensure timely and safe transitioning of major construction or remodeling projects.
- Manage and direct operational functions and planning of one or multiple facilities or projects to foster innovative solutions.
- Evaluate and develop individual project programming goals of the stakeholder and campus.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in planning, landscape design/architecture, urban design, architecture, architectural engineering, or a related field (preferred).
- Effective oral and written communication skills, including technical writing, site planning, diagramming, and report compilation.
- Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, Sketch Up, and Adobe Suite.
- Excellent analytical and critical‑thinking skills to resolve complex problems.
- Commitment to provide high‑quality customer service.
- Demonstrated experience in planning and programming of higher education facilities.
- Experience with ESRI ArcGIS.
- Licensed Architect with the State of Wisconsin; fulfills all requirements as an Architect as outlined by the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
- Bachelor’s Degree with a focus in Planning, Landscape Design/Architecture, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Urban Design, or other related facilities planning and design fields.
Starting salary: $85,000 (negotiable based on experience and qualifications). Comprehensive benefits package includes generous paid time off, health/dental/vision/life insurance,…
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