Architect/Planner

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Virginia seeks an Architect/Planner for the Office of the Architect for the University. The role develops program plans for capital projects from concept through construction and supports space utilization analysis.

Ideal candidate will have strong writing and graphics skills, plus experience in higher education or healthcare planning. On-site work in Charlottesville, VA with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; relevant experience acceptable in lieu of degree.
• 2 years of relevant experience; additional experience may substitute for degree.
• LEED/AP accreditation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and prepare preliminary and final program plans for capital planning efforts.
• Assist in planning efforts and capital project development from concept through design and construction.
• Serve as a resource for space utilization, benchmarking, and facilities planning.
• Produce planning and design related written and graphic work products; collaborate with teams.

Skills

Space planning

Data analysis

Graphic communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in architecture or planning

Job description

The University of Virginia seeks applicants for the position of Architect/Planner in the Office of the Architect for the University. Under the direction of the Architect for the University, the Architect/Planner researches, develops, and prepares preliminary and final program plans for short- and long-range capital planning efforts and assists in the planning efforts and capital project development from concept through design and construction. The Architect/Planner also serves as a resource for the development, analysis, and synthesis of space utilization and facilities planning. The Office of the Architect functions as an integrated design team, where collaboration and open communication are paramount. The ideal candidate must be service-oriented and be able to work successfully on a large variety of projects as a key team member, either independently or in a multi-disciplinary group, in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. They must possess experience in producing planning and design related written and graphic work products. They must also possess strength in space utilization and benchmarking, overall program planning, and developing feasibility studies for capital projects and development of long-range capital planning and space allocation strategies. A sense of humor and experience with higher education, STEM academic facilities, research facilities and/ or healthcare planning and design is highly desirable for this application.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree.
• Experience: Two years of relevant experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Licensure: None

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in architecture or planning.
• A minimum of 3- 5 years of progressively relevant planning and/or design experience with an analytical background and strengths in space utilization, benchmarking, overall program planning, developing feasibility studies for capital projects and development of long-range capital planning and space allocation strategies. Experience with STEM academic facilities, research facilities and/or healthcare planning and design is preferred.
• Experience in higher education.
• LEED AP accreditation preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written and graphic communication skills.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Salary Range

• The anticipated hiring range is $85,000–$100,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type & Work Location

• This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

About UVA And The Community

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Application Timeline

Application review will begin after August 16, 2026.

Additional Requirements

• Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
• This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship at this time.

Reference Check Process

• Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

Contact

• For questions about the position, please contact Melanie Price at [e-mail]
• For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom at [e-mail]

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.