Planner III - Military veterans preferred

2025-07-02
University of Pittsburgh
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
15260
United States


Planner III



Information about the department of Planning, Design & Construction can be found at: Home | Office of Planning, Design and Construction


Job Summary

Provides campus growth and capital plans analyses while managing outside consultants to support space planning and land-use studies. Evaluates plans and maintains campus space standards and recommends actions to accommodate growth and achieve greater efficiency. Prepares detailed program documents. Represents the University of Pittsburgh and facilitates public meetings with outside entities. Reviews university-wide planning initiatives, including the City of Pittsburgh, Oakland and its encompassing neighborhoods, and Pitt regional campuses if desired.


Essential Functions

Provides campus growth and capital plans analyses while managing outside consultants to support space planning and land-use studies. Evaluates plans and maintains campus space standards and recommends actions to accommodate growth and achieve greater efficiency. Prepares detailed program documents. Represents the University of Pittsburgh and facilitates public meetings with outside entities. Reviews university-wide planning initiatives, including the City of Pittsburgh, Oakland and its encompassing neighborhoods, and Pitt regional campuses if desired.

• Provides analyses related to campus growth and capital plans.
• Manages outside consultants to support space planning, land-use planning, and campus master planning.
• Coordinates with all working groups, consultants, the campus community, and other related personnel including third parties and outside government entities.
• Reviews and evaluates plans to determine feasibility and compatibility with zoning requirements; maintains campus space standards.
• Makes recommendations to accommodate growth, meet defined standards and goals, and achieve greater efficiency.
• Prepares planning reports, detailed program documents, and related presentation materials.
• Supports other efforts related to the implementation of campus plans and general planning work.
• Serves as the university liaison to outside entities through meeting presentations, serving on committees, and additional various representation opportunities.
• Supporting the university's goals and objectives, navigates the respective governing approval processes and ensures requirements are being met.


Physical Effort

Light Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.


The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.


The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.



Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Planner III

Job Family: Campus Operations

Job Sub Family: Planning, Design, & Construction

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: No

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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