Senior Space Planner & Data-Driven Design Lead

SmithGroup; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO

8 federal holidays

Fridays off

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Career coaching

Professional development

Health benefits

Job summary

SmithGroup’s Washington, DC office is seeking a Senior Space Planner to lead research, analysis, and planning solutions for higher education projects. You will manage project scopes, fees, and deliverables, and collaborate with data analysts to build space models and present findings to clients.

Ideal candidate has a professional degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, or Data Science, 10+ years in related work, expertise in higher education planning, data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI,

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Data Science or related field.
• 10+ years related experience preferred.
• Experience with higher education planning, space management, and/or institutional research.
• Proficient understanding of space types and space planning practices in higher education at both building and campus levels.
• Knowledge of data-based information and analytics; familiarity with data visualization software is preferred.
• Demonstrated thought leadership through written publications and conference presentations.
• Confidence in facilitating strategic conversations.
• Registration or licensure in relevant field, if applicable.
• Demonstrated effectiveness and a strong commitment to working in a team-based setting, collaborating and client satisfaction.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite; experience using Tableau, Power BI, and Archibus.
• Ability to travel regionally and/or nationally approximately 25-30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead research, analysis, and distillation of primary and secondary data to generate insights for planning solutions.
• Manage project scopes, fees, and deliverables including large planning projects.
• Collaborate with data analysts to create detailed space models and analyses.
• Lead presentations with stakeholders to share findings and recommendations.
• Produce integrated project deliverables and reports for clients.
• Develop positive client relationships and manage expectations within contractual context.
• Develop new tools and data visualizations.
• Advance space planning thought leadership through writing and presentations at conferences.
• Coordinate with CS&A Director to meet technical and administrative targets.
• Support business development and proposal development activities.
• Participate in recruiting, coaching and staff development.

Job description

SmithGroup’s Washington, DC office is seeking a Senior Space Planner to lead research, analysis, and planning solutions for higher education projects. You will manage project scopes, fees, and deliverables, and collaborate with data analysts to build space models and present findings to clients.

Ideal candidate has a professional degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, or Data Science, 10+ years in related work, expertise in higher education planning, data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI,