Architectural Facilities Planner for Research Labs

University of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Architectural Planner/Facilities Planning Analyst to provide space analysis, planning, and project coordination for CNS facilities on the main campus and remote sites.

The role focuses on developing facility planning solutions to support research and instructional priorities while coordinating renovations, space utilization, and long-range capital planning. Collaboration with architects, engineers, and department leaders is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Interior Architecture, Facilities Planning, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in architectural planning, facilities planning, project management, or institutional space planning.
• Experience interpreting architectural and engineering drawings.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex facility issues and develop practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural space plans, conceptual layouts, and programming documents for renovations and construction.
• Coordinate planning activities for renovation, deferred maintenance, and capital projects.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and project managers during development.
• Review drawings, specs, and construction documents for operational compatibility.
• Support facility planning for research labs, classrooms, offices, and shared spaces.

Skills

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Interpreting drawings

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Interior Architecture, Facilities Planning, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

CAD

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM platforms

Bluebeam

GIS

Job description

University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Architectural Planner/Facilities Planning Analyst to provide space analysis, planning, and project coordination for CNS facilities on the main campus and remote sites.

The role focuses on developing facility planning solutions to support research and instructional priorities while coordinating renovations, space utilization, and long-range capital planning. Collaboration with architects, engineers, and department leaders is essential.