Space Planner.

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 83,500 - 104,400; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH is seeking a Space Planner to lead planning, design, and limited project management for program spaces and relocations. The role involves programming, budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating with licensed professionals for construction processes.

The Space Planner analyzes space data, updates space standards, and supports space utilization studies. Strong communication, CAD software proficiency, and experience with campus design environments are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical certification related to architecture, interior design, construction management, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five to seven years in planning, designing, and facilitation design and construction projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Proficient with design and/or construction software, such as AutoCad, Revit, and SketchUp

Responsibilities

• Meet with client(s) to develop and document programming requirements
• Identify space options and determine required renovations/changes to the space
• Document proposed scope of work, including project schedule, budget, and phasing
• Prepare presentation materials to include floorplan options, furnishings, finish concepts, and other materials to communicate conceptual design
• Ensure funding is allocated for proposed renovations
• Manage transition of projects to Project Management for execution
• May manage the design team selection process including preparation of RFQs and RFPs
• Develops and manages space assessments including use and utilization of offices, classrooms, labs, and other campus spaces
• Analyze space data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Work with consultants on special space studies to coordinate data collection, campus access, stakeholder input and to review deliverables for accuracy and alignment with needs
• Translate assessment findings into practical recommendations to improve space efficiency and support planning decisions
• Update and maintain college space standards
• Document scope of work and secure local building permits, when required for small-scale projects
• For medium-scale projects, solicit design team proposals through an RFQ and RFP process
• Manage design team through construction documents process, serving as the conduit between internal stakeholders and external consultants
• Manage construction and close-out of projects when required

Skills

Communication skills

Design software

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date 07/23/2026

Closing date Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 1129206

Position Title Space Planner

Hiring Range Minimum $83,500

Hiring Range Maximum $104,400

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

Location of Position Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months. n/a

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose

The Space Planner provides planning, design and limited project management for new program spaces, department relocation, small- and medium-scale building renovations and, occasionally, new construction. The position facilitates and manages projects from initial programming and conceptual design through project budgeting and scheduling, and, when necessary, solicitation of licensed professionals to proceed with the building permit, design development and construction processes. The Planner also is responsible for analyzing space data, managing space use and utilization studies, and updating space standards and guidelines.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree or technical certification related to architecture, interior design, construction management, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Five to seven years in planning, designing, and facilitation design and construction projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Proficient with design and/or construction software, such as AutoCad, Revit, and SketchUp

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with a broad variety of higher education design environments
• Ability to negotiate and resolve confrontational issues as they arise

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Campus Services HR

Department Contact Phone Number 603-646-3605

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Joanna Whitcomb, Joanna Whitcomb, Senior Director of Campus Planning

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Preferred, but not required

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

Quick Link https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/86610

Key Accountabilities

Space Planning Projects

• Meet with client(s) to develop and document programming requirements
• Identify space options and determine required renovations/changes to the space
• Document proposed scope of work, including project schedule, budget, and phasing
• Prepare presentation materials to include floorplan options, furnishings, finish concepts, and other materials to communicate conceptual design
• Ensure funding is allocated for proposed renovations
• Manage transition of projects to Project Management for execution
• May manage the design team selection process including preparation of RFQs and RFPs

Percentage Of Time 50

Space Planning

• Develops and manages space assessments including use and utilization of offices, classrooms, labs, and other campus spaces
• Analyze space data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Work with consultants on special space studies to coordinate data collection, campus access, stakeholder input and to review deliverables for accuracy and alignment with needs
• Translate assessment findings into practical recommendations to improve space efficiency and support planning decisions
• Update and maintain college space standards

Percentage Of Time 25

Project Management and Delivery

• Document scope of work and secure local building permits, when required for small-scale projects
• For medium-scale projects, solicit design team proposals through an RFQ and RFP process
• Manage design team through construction documents process, serving as the conduit between internal stakeholders and external consultants
• Manage construction and close-out of projects when required

Percentage Of Time 20

Culture and Employee Belonging

We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.

• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
• Collaborates, when appropriate, on other CEB -related initiatives within the division and College

Percentage Of Time 5

• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
• Performs other duties as assigned.