Director, Campus Planning & Design

Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Vice President of Campus Planning and Design the Director of Campus Planning is responsible for overseeing the planning phase of projects the management of campus space and guiding the physical development of the campus in alignment with the Universitys mission and strategic plan. This role operates at a wide range of scales from campuswide planning to space and project programming strategic capital project planning support and project development for various environments. The position directs and supervises assigned staff in Campus Planning and Design provides and/or procures professional services to coordinate campus planning predesign feasibility and space management for the Universitys two locations in Orange and Irvine CA. Requires strong collaboration with campus clients administrative departments and external partners.

Responsibilities
Leadership & Leadership Support: Support the Vice President in developing short and longrange plans for the physical development of the campus. Provide leadership supervision and direction to assigned staff in GIS /space analytics interiors project management and project coordination. Support the Vice President and collaborate with university partners in developing the universitys comprehensive capital plan. Support the VP with timely accurate and effective reports and presentations for higher leadership review. Campus Planning: Pursue campus planning initiatives in service of the universitys strategic plan. Undertake planning and design studies of campuswide scope (e.g. placemaking projects landscapes site planning infill development scenarios design elements like signage wayfinding lighting posting). Bring on board and oversee the work of inhouse teams and/or consultants to accomplish planning goals. Space Management & Planning: Provide leadership in managing campus space issues and activities including annual space inventory and spacerelated working groups. Provide space programming and swing space scenarios as well as space planning recommendations during the planning phase of capital projects. In response to space allocation and enhancement requests collaborate with users to determine needs define scope of work and oversee solutions on tenant improvement projects. Undertake sectorspecific space needs studies (e.g. classroom space workspace lab space). Project Development & Management Support: Develop feasibility studies cost projections owner requirements and applicable design standards for project authorization utilizing inhouse and/or external experts. Procure external professional services following university rules and divisional standards; execute necessary agreements. Lead feasibility studies for major capital projects and major renovations. Support the development of specific capital project scopes budgets and timelines for both campuses. Develop oversee and monitor minor capital improvement and tenant improvement projects from initiation to completion (leading during initiation and planning and monitoring/advising during design construction and occupancy). Quality Control and Standards Develop and apply campus planning and space planning guidelines and standards. Conduct quality control reviews of project documents to ensure consistency with guidelines and standards. Contribute to architectural quality and design excellence through the lens of space planning. Liaison Communication and Collaboration: Maintain strong lines of communication with campus clients and space occupants fostering excellent client relations. Work collaboratively with university departments and divisions (e.g. Facilities Management IS&T Risk Management/ EHS Fire & Life Safety Parking & Transportation Public Safety) as well as external consultants and community. Undertake all projects with a community engagement starting point. Liaise with planning officials on select projects and recommend courses of action during the entitlement phase. Take the lead and/or coordinate with consultants to address state and federal permitting requirements. Manage planning document reviews by relevant campus departments. Coordinate internal approvals as required. Other Duties and Responsibilities Advance campus accessibility inclusion and sustainability goals and objectives.

Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in architecture physical planning or other closely related field. Eight (8) years of experience in managing planning and/or major capital projects including facilities planning programming predesign comprehensive campus planning and design and space planning preferably on institutional or largescale projects. Four (4) years of direct management or supervisory experience. Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse workforce and population and to respect and value differences. An ability and commitment to work effectively in a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. Knowledge of local building codes ADA Accessibility Guidelines zoning and entitlements and related regulations. Skills in effective use of applicable technology/systems (i.e. AutoCAD ARCHIBUS ESRI ArcGIS FME Platform PeopleSoft 25Live Campus Solutions and other space data software). Strong verbal written and graphic communication skills. Ability to support a mission and strategic vision. Instructional training and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships