Director of Planning

BSA; Raleigh (NC); Vor Ort; USD 130.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

BSA is a leading architectural firm specializing in spaces that support healing, learning, and discovery. We are 100% employee-owned with a collaborative, innovative environment where every team member has a stake in success.

We seek an experienced and licensed architect to join us as Director of Learning & Discovery Planning for Higher Education and Research/Laboratory projects. This leadership role guides upfront planning, master planning, and space programming, while coordinating with

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of experience in facility planning, with focus on education or research projects.
• Licensed Architect with current registration; NCARB certification preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Teams/Co-Pilot and MS Office; familiarity with Deltek VantagePoint.

Aufgaben

• Lead upfront planning and programming for learning and discovery sectors.
• Collaborate with clients to translate needs into strategic facility plans.
• Guide teams in developing innovative solutions aligned with client goals.

Kenntnisse

Strategic thinking

Client engagement

Project management

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Architecture or related field

Licensed Architect

NCARB certification preferred

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Deltek VantagePoint

Microsoft Teams

Co-Pilot

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Bluebeam

InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Jobbeschreibung

BSA is a leading architectural firm specializing in creating spaces that support healing, learning, and discovery. As a 100% employee-owned company, we take pride in our collaborative and innovative environment, where every team member has a stake in our success.

What You\'ll Do:

BSA is seeking an experienced and licensed architect to join our team as the Director of Learning & Discovery (Higher Education and Research/Laboratory) Planning. This role is crucial for leading the initial planning phases of our projects, ensuring that we are positioned as industry leaders and delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning Leadership

• Lead the upfront planning and programming efforts for projects in the learning and discovery (higher education and research/labs) sectors.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and translate them into strategic facility plans.
• Guide project teams in developing innovative solutions that align with client goals and industry standards.

Client Engagement and Relationship Building

• Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure long-term success and repeat business.
• Conduct presentations and workshops to engage clients and stakeholders in the planning process.

Project Management and Coordination

• Oversee the development of master plans, feasibility studies, and space programming.
• Ensure that all planning activities are aligned with project goals, budgets, and timelines.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and external partners to deliver comprehensive planning solutions.

Market Positioning and Thought Leadership

• Develop and promote practice-related content, including case studies, market trends, and thought leadership articles.
• Represent BSA at industry events, conferences, and speaking engagements.
• Contribute to the firm\'s reputation as a leader in facility planning through published works and public presentations.

Education and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Architecture or a related field.
• Licensure: Licensed Architect with current registration; NCARB certification preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in facility planning, with a strong focus on education or research projects.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Teams environment, including Co-Pilot, Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel; Large Language Models (LLM\'s), familiarity with Deltek VantagePoint preferred; Architecture CAD, Revit, Sketchup, Bluebeam; Graphic Software: InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and other transformative design tools.
• Skills:
• Strategic thinking and ability to develop long-term planning solutions.
• Excellent client engagement and communication skills.
• Strong project management and coordination capabilities.

*OPEN TO CANDIDATES TO WORK IN ANY OF OUR 8 OFFICES: HOUSTON, AUSTIN, ST LOUIS, TAMPA, INDIANAPOLIS, DENVER, RALEIGH OR CHARLOTTE.