Architect/Planner

Under the direction of the Architect for the University, the Architect/Planner researches, develops, and prepares preliminary and final program plans for short- and long-range capital planning efforts and assists in capital project development from concept through design and construction. The Architect/Planner also serves as a resource for the development, analysis, and synthesis of space utilization and facilities planning.

About the role

The Office of the Architect functions as an integrated design team, where collaboration and open communication are paramount. The ideal candidate must be service-oriented and able to work successfully on a large variety of projects as a key team member, either independently or in a multi-disciplinary group, in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. They must possess experience in producing planning and design-related written and graphic work products, as well as strength in space utilization and benchmarking, overall program planning, and developing feasibility studies for capital projects and long-range capital planning and space allocation strategies. A sense of humor and experience with higher education, STEM academic facilities, research facilities, and/or healthcare planning and design is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and prepare preliminary and final program plans for short- and long-range capital planning efforts.
• Assist in capital project development from concept through design and construction.
• Serve as a resource for space utilization and facilities planning, including analysis and synthesis.
• Produce planning and design-related written and graphic work products.
• Develop feasibility studies for capital projects and long-range capital planning and space allocation strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, planning, or a related field.
• Two years of relevant experience (additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in architecture or planning (preferred).
• 3–5 years of progressively relevant planning and/or design experience with an analytical background.
• Strengths in space utilization, benchmarking, overall program planning, and developing feasibility studies for capital projects.
• Experience with STEM academic facilities, research facilities, and/or healthcare planning and design (preferred).
• Experience in higher education (preferred).
• LEED AP accreditation (preferred).
• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job occasionally requires traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

Pay

The anticipated hiring range is $85,000–$100,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

This is an exempt-level, benefited position based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.