Architectural Planner- Auburn Hills, MI

Barton Malow; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Malow is seeking an Architectural Planner for Facilities Maintenance to lead strategic planning, design coordination, and lifecycle management of architectural elements across facilities. You will ensure interior and exterior systems meet safety, regulatory, and brand standards while collaborating with engineering, construction, and operations teams.

Responsibilities include conducting facility assessments, developing maintenance plans, establishing design standards, and coordinating with

Responsibilities

• Conduct facility assessments, condition audits of envelopes and architectural systems to identify maintenance needs and code compliance issues.
• Develop short- and long-term architectural maintenance plans with cost estimates and prioritization of repairs.
• Establish design standards, material specifications, and finish schedules for branding, durability, and sustainability goals.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and operations teams to scope maintenance projects and prepare design documentation.
• Ensure architectural activities comply with building codes, ADA requirements, fire/life safety, and environmental standards.
• Incorporate sustainable design and resilience into maintenance planning to improve building performance.
• Engage facility users, leadership, and external partners to align maintenance efforts with organizational goals.
• Travel for project assignments may be required.

Skills

Architectural planning

Design coordination

Regulatory compliance

Sustainability

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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ARCHITECTURAL PLANNER – FACILITIES ARCHITECTURAL MAINTENANCE

Exempt

Position Summary

The Architectural Planner for Facilities Maintenance is responsible for the strategic planning, design coordination, and lifecycle management of architectural elements within a facility. This role ensures that all architectural systems — interior and exterior — are maintained to meet operational, safety, aesthetic, and regulatory standards.

Key Job Responsibilities*

Facility Assessments & Condition Audits

• Conduct regular inspections and evaluations of building envelopes, finishes, and architectural systems to identify maintenance needs, code compliance issues, and opportunities for improvement.

Maintenance Planning & Capital Forecasting

• Develop short- and long-term architectural maintenance plans, including cost estimates, prioritization of repairs, and integration with capital improvement programs.

Design Standards & Specifications

• Establish and maintain architectural design standards, material specifications, and finish schedules to ensure consistency, durability, and alignment with organizational branding and sustainability goals.

Project Scoping & Design Coordination

• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and operations teams to scope architectural maintenance projects, prepare design documentation, and coordinate with consultants and contractors.

Regulatory Compliance & Accessibility

• Ensure all architectural maintenance activities comply with applicable building codes, ADA requirements, fire/life safety regulations, and environmental standards.

Sustainability & Resilience Integration

• Incorporate sustainable design principles and resilience strategies into maintenance planning to enhance building performance and reduce environmental impact.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Interface with facility users, leadership, and external partners to align architectural maintenance efforts with operational needs and organizational goals.

Work Environment / Job Conditions

• Travel for project assignments may be required based on Company needs.
• See Work Environment/Job Conditions Guidelines.

*The Key Job Responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list – additional tasks may be assigned to the team member, and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.