Education Project Planner IV

Cannon Design; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cannon Design is looking for an experienced lead planner for Education projects based in Houston, Texas. The successful candidate needs a minimum of a Bachelor degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering, and at least 8 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include collaborating with project teams, leading user group meetings, and developing project scope. Candidates with experience as a subject matter expert on Education projects, along with strong communication and analytical skills, are preferred. Familiarity with Revit, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience required in related fields.
• Experience as a subject matter expert on Education projects.
• Licensure or registration in the United States preferred, LEED accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead user group meetings to refine program needs.
• Collaborate with project teams on technical expertise.
• Assist in developing project scope and services.

Skills

Architectural design

Project coordination

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Technical knowledge

Education

Bachelor degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or Engineering

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.

About the Role

The successful candidate will work under a Licensed Architect as a subject matter expert and lead planner on Education projects.

What You'll Do

• Actively seek to further the state of the art within our industry and develop innovative solutions and responses as the needs of researchers evolve.
• Effectively collaborate with a project team to provide technical expertise in the programming and planning for projects.
• Lead user group meetings to collect and refine program needs and assess space utilization.
• Communicate planning concepts to project teams and owners, verbally and through graphic and written reports and work effectively with architectural designers to optimize plans that further owners' goals and objectives.
• Translate planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients, designers and project team members.
• Lead the development, modification and/or review of planning concepts and solutions.
• Assist in development of architectural drawings and specifications to translate planning concepts into project documentation for construction.
• Assist in developing project scope, plan, and services during the contract process.
• Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Provide guidance and advice to other designers and project leaders.
• May participate in marketing proposals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or a related degree required.
• Minimum 8 years of related experience required.
• Must have prior experience performing as a subject matter expert on Education projects.
• Licensure or registration in the United States preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Must have the ability to be client facing with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of building codes and requirements.
• Must possess business acumen.
• Must be a critical thinker.
• Must be highly analytical.
• Must be a fully qualified professional able to perform work with a high degree of latitude, with some ambiguity in work.
• Strong technical knowledge, coordination skills and the ability to build a rapport with the project team and client is essential.
• Familiarity with Revit, Microsoft Office and Bluebeam required.

For a general overview of our benefits, please visit https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign's policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.