Senior Planner, Planning, Design & Construction

University of Cincinnati•Cincinnati, OH

41d•$94,000•Onsite

About The Position

Campus planning provides long-term direction and goals for the university's physical and built environment. Ensuring the highest and best use of land and space to meet the university's academic, research, and strategic initiatives. This includes architectural planning services for relocations, reorganizations, renovations, and capital construction projects. Campus planning covers all aspects of the built environment and the network of systems that link these elements in support of the campus community, including buildings, open space, transportation, and accessibility.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Urban Planning or related field.
Seven (7) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Three (3) years of related work experience.

Nice To Haves

Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Proficient in local building codes, accessibility guidelines, zoning, and related regulations.
Advanced understanding of planning philosophies, principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledgeable about research and data collection principles, methodologies, and practices.
Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft applications, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, or other relevant software.

Responsibilities

Undertake advanced professional work related to various planning assignments, including space and site planning, development of functional and programmatic requirements for projects, feasibility studies, and developing project solutions and alternatives.
Evaluate projects for alignment with university's strategic mission and priorities.
Conduct comprehensive research on project needs, industry trends, and relevant planning benchmarks.
Compile relevant data, organize, and evaluate to support project recommendations and determine planning priorities.
Facilitate client engagement meetings, workshops, and informational presentations within the campus community.
Develop programming documents, space needs, project narratives, estimates, and schedules.
Monitor projects in development for compliance with programmatic requirements and planning principles.
Prepare capital budgets, technical reports, planning studies, and related documents.
Communicate reports and findings in a clear and compelling manner.
Serve as a liaison between consultants, clients, campus stakeholders, and campus leadership.
Collaborate with senior leaders, university departments, external stakeholders, and personnel. Coordinate internal approvals from pertinent parties, as necessary.
Work collaboratively with staff from other units such as project management, construction management, engineering, interior design, space management, and real estate.
Develop planning processes, standards, guidelines, and deliverables.
Conduct quality control assessments and post-occupancy evaluations.
Mentor junior planners, offering guidance and sharing expertise.
Serve as a career planner.
May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
Perform duties based on departmental needs. This job description can be changed at any time.

Benefits

Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 10-14% of your salary.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
Competitive salary up to $94,000 annually based on experience
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
Professional development & mentorship opportunities