Planner II

Posted: 10/31/25
Deadline: 11/10/25
Salary: $78,100 – $90,000 annually.
Reference Number: 68154

About This Organization

University of Colorado Boulder

Job Duties

Professional Planning Services

• Both independently and with others, provide strategic space-focused planning and programming for campus departments by working with units to identify programmatic needs, performance requirements, and design criteria for spaces supporting both daily activities and strategic goals.
• Draft, coordinate and review feasibility studies, program plans and other documents related to campus development that are used to define projects and validate project scope and budget to campus leadership, CU Board of Regents, and the state legislature.

Project and Design Management

• Manage the planning and design phases of capital development projects, including outside consultant work. Partner with project managers to ensure program and design intent is maintained. Review construction documents and select shop drawings, submittals, and installed construction work to verify conformance with design intent and architectural standards.
• Provide timely and accurate justification for advancement of capital project planning with supporting analysis, documentation and materials. Prepare material for Board of Regent action items and other entities.

Disseminating Information & Strategic Initiatives

• Assist the Director of Planning with matters relating to community/University development projects, assembling and disseminating information about campus development plans for various boards, commissions, and development related groups.
• Contribute to development of precinct plans and planning initiatives such as the Campus Master Plan, Energy Master Plan, Transportation Master Plan, and Housing Master Plan.
• Aid in the preparation of capital budget materials. Coordinate with campus entities including leadership of Infrastructure & Resilience and Finance and CU System regarding Board of Regent, CCHE, legislative and other CU System and State of Colorado processes. Work with Planning Director on special projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, environmental design, urban planning, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute; and
Five years of work experience at a design firm as an architectural intern, interior designer, or planner, including work in architectural design, urban design and/or space needs analysis.

Salary

$78,100 – $90,000 annually.

Other Info

Planning Design & Construction (PD&C) at the University of Colorado Boulder encourages applications for a Planner II! The mission of the Department is to guide campus planning, capital development, and non-capital improvements to buildings, open space, transportation and other related facilities through annual capital development requests, long range campus master planning, and the planning, design and construction of specific capital and non-capital projects.

This position plans changes to the Boulder campus by implementing elements of the Campus Master Plan and advancing more specific plans, designs, procedures and standards that relate to campus development projects, large and small. The position ensures a professional planning and design approach is taken on a wide variety of campus planning issues such as transportation, open space planning, space programming, building planning, and facility design; by providing professional planning services, and directing the analysis and preparation of feasibility studies, program plans and other documents.

The position works directly with campus departments to assess needs and develop planning and design solutions. The position acts as Owners Representative, overseeing the planning and design of capital construction projects, especially from inception through Design Development, and partners with a project manager during documentation and construction phases.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $78,100 – $90,000 annually.

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Special Instructions

Please apply by November 10, 2025, for consideration.

Application Link: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Planner-II/68154

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

Required Application Materials

Current resume and cover letter