Learning & Discovery Planning Director

BSA; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Client engagement

Project management

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

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