Architectural & Facilities Planner- Space & Project Strategy

Phase2 Technology; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 76,500 - 103,500; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin, College of Natural Sciences, seeks an Architectural Planner/Facilities Planning Analyst to support main campus and remote sites with space analysis, planning, and project coordination.

Responsibilities include developing space plans, analyzing utilization, coordinating renovations, and ensuring compliance with codes; collaborate with architects, engineers, and administrators to advance research and teaching facilities.

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.

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 while supporting research and instructional needs.
• 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 during project development.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents for operational compatibility.
• Assist in project prioritization based on operational risk, research impact, regulatory compliance, and available funding.
• Partner with faculty, researchers, and laboratory managers to identify facility requirements for new and existing research programs.
• Evaluate laboratory infrastructure including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, specialty gases, process utilities, and research equipment needs.
• Coordinate facility modifications supporting evolving research initiatives.
• Perform facility assessments and develop reports supporting capital planning, deferred maintenance, and infrastructure investment decisions.
• Analyze building conditions, occupancy data, utilization trends, and lifecycle replacement schedules.
• Participate in planning committees and cross-functional working groups on main campus and remote sites.
• Support emergency planning, business continuity initiatives, and strategic facility planning efforts.
• Develop dashboards, presentations, and planning documents for executive leadership.
• Ensure planning recommendations comply with university standards, building codes, ADA requirements, life safety regulations, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Coordinate with Environmental Health & Safety and other campus stakeholders during project planning.

Skills

Communication

Drawings interpretation

Project management

Space planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

AutoCAD / Revit

GIS / Bluebeam

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin, College of Natural Sciences, seeks an Architectural Planner/Facilities Planning Analyst to support main campus and remote sites with space analysis, planning, and project coordination.

Responsibilities include developing space plans, analyzing utilization, coordinating renovations, and ensuring compliance with codes; collaborate with architects, engineers, and administrators to advance research and teaching facilities.