Architectural & Facilities Planner - Research Labs

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

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Architectural Planner/Facilities Planning Analyst in the College of Natural Sciences. This role provides architectural planning, space analysis, and project coordination for main campus and remote sites to support research, teaching labs, and shared facilities.

Responsibilities include developing space plans, coordinating renovations, analyzing utilization, and producing executive planning documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field as listed.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in architectural or facilities 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 renovation, construction and feasibility purposes.
• Analyze departmental space utilization and recommend improvements that maximize efficiency.
• Coordinate laboratory, office, classroom, and shared research space planning.
• Maintain accurate building and space records, utilizing university space management systems.
• Assist departments in forecasting future space requirements.
• Coordinate planning activities for renovation, deferred maintenance, infrastructure renewal, and capital improvement projects.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, university project managers, and departmental leadership.
• Review drawings, specifications, and construction documents for operational compatibility.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Project management

Team collaboration

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

GIS

Bluebeam

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Architectural Planner/Facilities Planning Analyst in the College of Natural Sciences. This role provides architectural planning, space analysis, and project coordination for main campus and remote sites to support research, teaching labs, and shared facilities.

Responsibilities include developing space plans, coordinating renovations, analyzing utilization, and producing executive planning documents.