Architect/Planner

Society for College and University Planning; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia seeks an Architect/Planner to lead space planning and capital project efforts. You will develop program plans, analyze space utilization, and support design through construction in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualified candidates have a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience; a Master’s in architecture or planning is preferred. On-site work at Charlottesville, UVA. LEED AP a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree required; two years of relevant experience; licensure not required.
• Master’s degree in architecture or planning preferred; experience in higher education or STEM facilities a plus.
• Strong space planning, benchmarking, feasibility studies, and long-range capital planning skills; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop preliminary and final program plans for capital projects from concept through design and construction.
• Analyze space utilization and provide space allocation strategies.
• Prepare planning and design-related written and graphic documents; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Space utilization

Benchmarking

Program planning

Feasibility studies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in architecture or planning

Job description

Posted: 10/15/26
Deadline: 11/15/26
Salary: $85,000- $100,000
Reference Number: R0086230

About This Organization

The University of Virginia

Job Duties

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.

The University of Virginia is distinctive among institutions of higher education. Founded by Thomas Jefferson in 1819, the University sustains the ideal of developing leaders who are prepared to shape the future of the nation. The University is public, while nourished by the strong support of its alumni. The students who attend have been chosen because they show exceptional promise. In its third century, the University of Virginia offers an affordable, world-class education that is consistently ranked among the nation’s best.

Required Qualifications

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.

Salary

$85,000- $100,000

This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

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.