COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The Principal University Planner + Architect (official title: Capital Planning & Budget Manager (Inst)) is a full-time, salaried, exempt, academic staff position. Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within the range of $90,000- $120,000, commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications.
The Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide (FA/AS/LI). Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits.
The Office of Capital Planning and Budget provides support to the Board of Regents, the 13 institutions of UW System and, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Administration Division of Facilities Development, the State of Wisconsin Building Commission. The office offers institutional partners guidance and expertise in capital planning, budgeting, administration of the UW Managed design and construction program, architectural/engineering assistance as well as real estate services to support the institutions in developing and maintaining their biggest single physical investment – university facilities.
The office also develops the Board of Regents biennial capital budget request and submits it to the state’s Department of Administration for its recommendation as part of the governor’s biennial state building program.
POSITION SUMMARY
This is an advanced technical and management position responsible for assisting in the development and stewardship of the over the 67 million gross square foot, $13 billion Universities of Wisconsin System facility infrastructure. This position is an essential part of a team of professionals that work with a high degree of independence within the framework of University and State laws, policies, and rules.
This position has responsibility for leadership in the architectural aspects of long-range and biennial facilities planning and assists in the development of architectural policies and standards for the Universities of Wisconsin. This includes active involvement in long-range planning, exterior development, aesthetics and land use evaluation, the identification and evaluation of alternative concepts and problem solving, cost estimates for a wide variety of facility issues and projects, and project programming. It involves representing the University System during project design; providing general architectural consulting to all university system institutions; and technical assistance to UW System Administration. Related activities include participation in development of the $1.8+ billion biennial capital budget and agenda materials for monthly Board of Regent and State Building Commission meetings.
This position will also act as a technical resource for the campuses and Universities of Wisconsin.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide leadership in long-range planning and biennial capital budget preparation. This includes providing architectural expertise to all UW-institutions in the UW System, promoting, advising, and guiding physical planning according to sound architectural and planning principles.
Implementation of projects defined in the UW System’s biennial capital budget. Provide leadership to implement the approved capital improvement projects for each institution in the UW System, expediting tasks ranging from approvals through design (but not including construction).
Administrative policy, procedure, and program management. Assist in developing and implementing the administrative and operating structure for capital planning and budgeting in the University of Wisconsin System. This includes acting as an architectural liaison between the UW-institutions and UW System Administration, advising the Senior Associate Vice President for Capital Planning and Budget on directions taken on plans, actions, accomplishments, and problems to ensure continued awareness of the activities.
Provide Architectural Technical Support. Provide architectural expertise to all institutions in the Universities of Wisconsin, including problem solving, DOA project support and projects that are entirely gift or grant funded. This position will function as the UW System planning liaison for projects that can range from $100k to $300M+.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Registration as a Professional Architect in the State of Wisconsin.
Five years of experience with progressive responsibility as a facilities planner or architect.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
Ability to travel up to 50 percent of the time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in comprehensive long-range capital planning, facilities planning and assessment, architectural standards and codes, and cost estimating.
Experience in project development or guiding project development, capital improvement projects, direct interaction with user groups, and program development.
Experience developing policies, planning processes, procedures, deliverables, and standards to promote comprehensive planning for large facilities or systems.
Experience with higher educational project development and/or campus and facility planning.
The Universities of Wisconsin are a premier system of public higher education serving more than 164,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the universities are Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90% of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in the state five years after earning a degree. The universities provide a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with cutting-edge research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy.
Through a constellation of 13 universities statewide, the Universities of Wisconsin are a tremendous academic, cultural, and economic resource for Wisconsin, the nation, and the world. Our two nationally recognized Research I universities in Madison and Milwaukee together with Wisconsin’s only Polytechnic university and 10 comprehensive universities offer a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs – including doctoral and professional degrees.
Universities of ...Wisconsin at a Glance
Enrollment: Approximately 164,400
Universities: 13 universities with campuses across the state
Annual Budget: $7.98 billion
State Funding: $1 billion
Gifts, Grants, and Contracts: $1.9 billion
Economic Impact: $24+ billion annually
Degrees Awarded: Nearly 37,000 annually