Facility Planner - Signage

Facility Planner – Signage

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• 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, 8am-5pm; 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 supports the planning team as lead facility planner responsible for researching, designing, assisting and managing all aspects of interior building signage, and the majority of exterior building signage for the university community. The incumbent produces and maintains design and construction guidelines related to signage, stays abreast of industry standards, and serves as a university resource for signage design standards.
  
  Overall responsibility for project management of department and assigned university signage projects.

• Review design plans and specifications for functionality, attainment of programming needs and technical specifications, design efficiency and building code compliance.
• Translate conceptual ideas to specific programming, project design and space layout, develop and manage related databases, prioritize capital improvement projects, and direct work of vendors and/or contractors.
• 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/project meetings, and serve as liaison with outside designers and reviewing agencies, facilities services personnel, and county and local government officials.
• Strong emphasis on graphic design and project management.

• 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.

• Knowledge of industry standards and design principles for building signage.
• 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.
• Effective communication in English (reading, writing, interpretation, and comprehension).
• Exemplary verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient in Adobe SUITE:
  Illustrator, Photoshop;
  AutoCAD, Trimble Google Sketch Up and Lay Out;
  Microsoft Suite:
  Excel, PowerPoint, Project planning, and other related software.
• Member of appropriate graphic design or related professional organizations.
• Ability to work/interact with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to foster and create an atmosphere of teamwork.
• Valid driver’s license upon appointment to the position.

• Finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report.
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• Posting Open Date: 12/12/2025
• Posting Close Date: (not specified)
• Open Until Filled:
  No
• Proposed Hire Date: 02/02/2026

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