Architectural Planning & Facilities Strategy Lead

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin’s College of Natural Sciences is seeking an Architectural Planner/Facilities Planning Analyst to provide architectural planning, space analysis, and project coordination for main campus and remote sites. You will develop space plans, analyze utilization, and collaborate with architects, engineers, and lab managers to support research and instructional needs.

The role focuses on renovation planning, infrastructure renewal, and long-range capital planning, with strong

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 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

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Ability to interpret drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Facilities Planning

Tools

CAD

BIM (Revit)

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

University of Texas at Austin’s College of Natural Sciences is seeking an Architectural Planner/Facilities Planning Analyst to provide architectural planning, space analysis, and project coordination for main campus and remote sites. You will develop space plans, analyze utilization, and collaborate with architects, engineers, and lab managers to support research and instructional needs.

The role focuses on renovation planning, infrastructure renewal, and long-range capital planning, with strong