Senior Space Planning Lead: Data-Driven Strategy

SmithGroup Companies, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (health)

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Career coaching

Wellbeing resources

Paid parental leave

Flexible scheduling

Hybrid work environment

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

SmithGroup in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Space Planner to join our team. You will lead research, analysis, and development of planning solutions, partnering with data analysts to build space models and deliver findings to clients.

The ideal candidate has a professional degree in Architecture/Urban Planning/Data Science, 10+ years of experience in higher education planning, and proficiency with Tableau, Power BI, and Archibus.

Qualifications

• A professional degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, Data Science or related fields.
• Minimum 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, mentoring 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 in the research, analysis, and distillation of primary and secondary research and data to generate hypotheses, insights, and points of view for planning solutions and recommendations.
• Manage projects by developing scopes and fees, negotiating contracts, overseeing deliverables and fee management for large planning projects.
• Work closely with data analysts to create space models and analyses for clients.
• Participate in and lead presentations involving internal colleagues, consultants, and clients to share findings and recommendations.
• Lead production of project presentations, plan reports and deliverables for an integrated outcome.
• Develop and manage positive client relationships and balance client expectations with contractual obligations.
• Lead or assist in developing new tools and data visualizations.
• Advance SmithGroup's space planning thought leadership through writing, analysis, and conference presentations.
• Collaborate with the Director of CS&A to meet technical and administrative targets.
• Participate in business development through professional organizations and proposal/interview support.
• Participate in recruiting, coaching, and career development of staff.
• Demonstrate commitment to SmithGroup's core values: passion, sustainability, equity, community, curiosity, integrity.

Skills

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Professional degree in Architecture / Urban Planning / Data Science

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Archibus

Job description

SmithGroup in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Space Planner to join our team. You will lead research, analysis, and development of planning solutions, partnering with data analysts to build space models and deliver findings to clients.

The ideal candidate has a professional degree in Architecture/Urban Planning/Data Science, 10+ years of experience in higher education planning, and proficiency with Tableau, Power BI, and Archibus.