Senior Space Planning Lead — Data-Driven, Hybrid Role

SmithGroup Companies, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO + holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Job summary

SmithGroup in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Senior Space Planner to lead research-driven planning solutions for higher education and related sectors. You will manage large planning projects, collaborate with data analysts to create detailed space models, and present findings to clients and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of related experience, a professional degree, and proficiency with Tableau, Power BI, Archibus, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Data Science or related field.
• Experience with higher education planning, space management, and/or institutional research.
• Knowledge of data-based information and analytics; familiarity with data visualization software is preferred.
• Demonstrated thought leadership through publications and conference presentations.
• Ability to travel regionally and/or nationally approximately 25-30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead in research, analysis, and distillation of data to develop planning insights and recommendations.
• Manage space planning projects including scope, fees, contracts, deliverables, and quality.
• Collaborate with data analysts to build space models and analyses for clients.
• Lead or participate in presentations with internal teams, consultants, and clients.
• Produce integrated project reports, plans, and deliverables with cohesive outcomes.
• Develop and manage strong client relationships and balance expectations with contractual goals.
• Advance space planning thought leadership through writing and presentations at conferences.
• Support business development through participation in proposals and interviews.
• Participate in recruiting, coaching, and development of staff.

Skills

Space planning

Research

Data visualization

Client relationships

Presentations

Team leadership

Mentoring

Business development

Travel readiness

Tool proficiency

Education

Architecture

Urban Planning

Data Science

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Archibus

Microsoft Office

Job description

SmithGroup in Chicago, IL, is seeking a Senior Space Planner to lead research-driven planning solutions for higher education and related sectors. You will manage large planning projects, collaborate with data analysts to create detailed space models, and present findings to clients and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of related experience, a professional degree, and proficiency with Tableau, Power BI, Archibus, and MS Office.