Director of Capital and Physical Planning

Director of Capital and Physical Planning

 

Office of Budget & Planning

University of California, Santa Barbara

 

Summary of Job Details:

The Director of Capital and Physical Planning is responsible for the planning and development of the University's capital programs, the physical planning of the campus, and project compliance with the Campus Long Range Development Plan (LRDP), and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Director provides leadership and resolution for the capital improvement program project scope, budget allocation, scheduling, real estate acquisition planning, and campus space planning and inventory.  

 

The Director’s main responsibilities include managing the campus consultative process for prioritization and approval of capital projects, oversight of major capital improvement initiatives, and review of design development documents to ensure adherence to the capital program's scope, budget, and schedule. The Director will also oversee matters relating to physical, environmental, and campus community planning. This position collaborates closely with other departments and with key stakeholders to provide an in-depth understanding and expertise in determining the scope, budget, and schedule of capital projects. 

 

Required Qualifications:

• 10 or more years of progressive experience in Capital Planning, Physical Planning, Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, and /or Architecture with a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. 

• Advanced skills and abilities in Project Management, Financial Analysis, Feasibility and Space Planning Analysis, preferably within Higher Education.

• Certificate to practice in at least one of the following professions: architecture, engineering, urban design, city planning or landscape architecture

• Advanced knowledge/skill in all aspects of managing complex planning operations

• Advanced knowledge of planning, design, construction, environmental issues, legal issues, applicable laws and regulations governing planning, and state/federal legislative processes

• Advanced organizational, analytical, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including strong negotiating skills and highly developed political acumen

 

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Satisfactory criminal history background check.

• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

 

Pay Rate/Range:  Salary commensurate with experience

Days/Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits 

 

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Application review begins: 10/19/22

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job #42991