Strategic Campus Planning Leader, Higher Education

Perkins&Will; San Francisco, Seattle (CA, WA); Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan and paid time •

Professional development stipend

Performance-based bonuses

Leadership development programs

Studio initiatives and team events

Job summary

Perkins&Will seeks a visionary Campus Planning Leader to grow our higher education campus planning practice within Urban Design. Partner with institutional leaders to translate mission and priorities into transformative campus strategies that inspire innovation and resilience.

You’ll lead planning initiatives, guide decision-making, and build a strong practice through business development, while mentoring multidisciplinary teams in a hybrid work environment in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, urban planning, urban design, landscape architecture, or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred and relevant professional credentials encouraged.
• Architectural license or equivalent credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformative campus planning initiatives for colleges and universities to advance sustainability, resilience, mobility, and equity.
• Serve as trusted advisor to institutional leadership and guide strategic decision-making.
• Grow the campus planning practice through business development and client relationship management.
• Lead high-performing teams, manage scope, budget, quality, and risk.

Skills

Leadership

Design facilitation

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Mentoring teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture/urban planning/urban design

Master's degree preferred

Architectural license preferred

LEED GA within 6 months

Living Design credentials (e.g., LEED AP, WELL AP, SITES, etc.)

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Rhino

GIS

Job description

Perkins&Will seeks a visionary Campus Planning Leader to grow our higher education campus planning practice within Urban Design. Partner with institutional leaders to translate mission and priorities into transformative campus strategies that inspire innovation and resilience.

You’ll lead planning initiatives, guide decision-making, and build a strong practice through business development, while mentoring multidisciplinary teams in a hybrid work environment in the San Francisco Bay Area.