Facility Planner - Signage

University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States

Updated: 11 days ago
Location: Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 07 Jun 2024

Position Information
General Information


Position Number 010057
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Working Title Facility Planner - Signage
Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
Months per Year 12
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
This position is also eligible for 1-2 days of telework per week.
Hours per week 40
FLSA Status Exempt
Division Business Affairs
Department Facilities Management (Adm)
Work Location FMPPS
Salary Range $78,246 - $84,000
Primary Purpose of Department
The Planning, Design, and Construction department manages the design and planning of informal and capital projects for the university community.
Primary Purpose of Position
The Facility Planner – Signage (Facility Planner III) supports the operation of the Planning, Design, and Construction team as the lead facility planner responsible for researching, designing, assisting, and managing all aspects of interior building signage, as well as the majority of exterior building signage for the University community. The Facility Planner – Signage is tasked with the responsibility of producing and maintaining the Design and Construction guidelines related to signage. The incumbent is expected to keep abreast of industry standards related to building signage and will serve as a university resource for signage design standards for the campus community.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
  • This is administrative and technical work in conducting short and long range signage planning, development, maintenance, and replacement.
  • The employee will review design plans and specifications for functionality, attainment of programming needs and technical specifications, design efficiency and building code compliance.
  • Work includes the ability to translate conceptual ideas to specific programming, project design and space layout, development and management of related databases, prioritize capital improvement projects, and may entail directing work of vendors and/or contractors.
  • The employee will work with campus stakeholders and external vendors to create formal signage plans to meet the needs of a proposed facility or renovation, develop projected cost estimates based on cost trends.
  • Conduct planning meetings, and Serves as a liaison with outside designers and reviewing agencies, facilities services personnel, and county and local government officials.
  • Strong emphasis on graphic design and project management.
Minimum Education/Experience
  • Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in the area of assignment and at least eight years of professional experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
  • Knowledge of industry standards and design principles for building signage is preferred.
  • Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
  • Strong customer service orientation and ability to effectively anticipate and respond to requests for information and assistance.
  • Flexible and innovative with ability to manage responsibilities and multiple priorities in a time-critical environment.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism.
  • Ability to effectively communicate the English language (reading, writing, interpretation, and comprehension) required.
  • Exemplary skills in verbal, written and interpersonal communications.
  • Proficient in Computer Software: Adobe SUITE: Illustrator, Photoshop; AutoCAD, Trimble Google SketchUp and LayOut; Microsoft Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Project planning, and other related software.
  • Member of appropriate graphic design or other related professional organizations.
  • Ability to effectively work/interact with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
  • Ability to foster and create an atmosphere of teamwork.
  • Ability to possess, maintain, or obtain a valid driver’s license upon appointment to the position.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants
  • UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits
  • The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
Posting Open Date 05/20/2024
Posting Close Date 06/07/2024
Open Until Filled No
Proposed Hire Date 07/01/2024
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date
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