Strategic Architectural & Facilities Planner

University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant d'entreprise

Indemnités de stage/alternance

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Architectural Planner/Facilities Planning Analyst in CNS to provide space analysis, planning, and project coordination for main campus and remote sites. This role supports renovations, capacity planning, and research space management.

The position focuses on developing space plans, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with architects, engineers, and researchers to align facilities with academic priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Interior Architecture, Facilities Planning, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in architectural planning, facilities planning, project management, or institutional space planning.
• Experience interpreting architectural and engineering drawings.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze complex facility issues and develop practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop architectural space plans, conceptual layouts, and programming documents for renovation, construction and feasibility purposes.
• Analyze departmental space utilization and recommend improvements that maximize efficiency while supporting research and instructional needs.
• Coordinate laboratory, office, classroom, and shared research space planning.
• Maintain accurate building and space records, utilizing university space management systems.
• Assist departments in forecasting future space requirements.
• Coordinate planning activities for renovation, deferred maintenance, infrastructure renewal, and capital improvement projects.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, university project managers, and departmental leadership during project development.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents for operational compatibility.
• Assist in project prioritization based on operational risk, research impact, regulatory compliance, and available funding.
• Partner with faculty, researchers, and laboratory managers to identify facility requirements for new and existing research programs.
• Evaluate laboratory infrastructure including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and research equipment needs.
• Coordinate facility modifications supporting evolving research initiatives.
• Perform facility assessments and develop reports supporting capital planning.

Skills

Architectural planning

Facilities planning

Project management

Space analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

GIS

BIM software

Job description

University of Texas at Austin is seeking an Architectural Planner/Facilities Planning Analyst in CNS to provide space analysis, planning, and project coordination for main campus and remote sites. This role supports renovations, capacity planning, and research space management.

The position focuses on developing space plans, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with architects, engineers, and researchers to align facilities with academic priorities.