Campus Planner at UMass Amherst

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Another Source’s client, UMass Amherst, is recruiting a Campus Planner/Researcher to join their team in Amherst, MA. This is a great opportunity for you to contribute to the vibrant community of a nationally ranked public research university and play a pivotal role in shaping its future.

Here’s a little about UMass Amherst and the position they are recruiting for:  

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region. 

What’s in it for you:

UMass Amherst offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit package including health, dental, and vision insurance; life and long-term disability insurance; generous paid time off; tuition remission; and robust retirement options. Benefits : Human Resources : UMass Amherst 

Salary Information:

PSU Exempt Grade 26

About the role:

The Campus Planner / Researcher supports the Senior Program Manager for Facilities Planning and Programming in the Division of Campus Planning.  The work requires computer proficiency, the ability to be an effective part of a cohesive team, strong analytical skills, the ability to execute complex tasks with minimal oversight, and strong communication skills with both professional and non-professional staff, researchers, instructors, and students. This position will perform a wide range of tasks to support the development of projects assigned to Campus Planning.  Assigned tasks will be a wide range of work that help define the scope and budget for renovations and new construction of campus facilities and infrastructure.  Project sizes will vary from small lab renovations to defining large building projects in preparation for issuing RFPs in selecting architectural firms to implement buildings and master plans. 

Essential Functions:

Produces plans and drawings using computer programs including AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, other Adobe software, and related products as appropriate for the assigned tasks. 

High level of skill in using computer programs for 2-D and 3-D design and renderings. 

Utilizes multiple media sources to develop images and reports that are sometimes individual plans and sometimes multipage reports that include data, photographs, and text in a publishing format such as In-Design. 

Utilizes as well as develops from available data sources data organized to produce understanding of programs of space, staffing, costs, master plans, landscape and site development and infrastructure. 

Writing skills demonstrated by a variety of technical writing examples. 

Ability to work independently and to perform research from databases, the internet, and from peer institutions to gather information needed to inform project development. 

Ability to work in groups to provide selected input as part of a larger project. 

Skill in interpreting program needs gathered from campus stakeholders and translating needs into facilities space and related technical factors. 

Ability to document existing building conditions through measuring, photographing and use of other tools to produce accurate documents. 

Knowledge of building systems and how building systems support and are integrated with space and construction factors. 

May direct the work of UMA student assistants as assigned by the Senior Program Manager 

May operate a vehicle for the purpose of transporting to meetings, sites, transporting others also performing work on the same projects and/or materials to project site. 

Promote and assure continuous improvement; establish and maintain productive relationships with a full range of personnel that reflects a strong commitment to customer service and respect for a diverse campus community. 

Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure) 

Bachelor’s degree, -OR- an Associate’s Degree and 4 years’ experience. 

Demonstrated interpersonal skills to establish and ability to maintain relationships with customers. Must have the ability to foster and maintain harmonious relationships with others. 

Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks at once with minimal supervision. 

Strong analytical and reasoning skills. 

Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills. 

Strong working knowledge of software applications including Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat.  

Ability to read and interpret architectural plans, specifications, and electronic floor plan drawings.  

Demonstrated ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions and to organize work efforts. 

Driver’s license.  

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure) 

Knowledge and facility with the Microsoft software suite, Adobe Suite, and high level of skill with 3D software such as Revit, and Autodesk CAD applications is preferred. 

Demonstrated knowledge and experience working on a university campus. 

Prior experience with science and engineering lab facilities planning and criteria. 

Ability to lead and direct the work of student interns. 

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