Planner, Sr Planning & Research A/E/C

The Planning & Research Studio is a multi-faceted resource to clients and project teams, providing services and expertise that span the full spectrum of planning and building phases. We strategize, analyze, and develop work that informs project owners on their current and future needs, from spaces to buildings. Our planning work focuses on space utilization and optimization studies, project feasibility studies, building programming and planning, and concept designs. For our research work, we actively conduct data-based behavioral post-occupancy studies as well as research literature review and white paper development.  We focus on higher education clients, and commercial and civic projects. 

We currently offer a hybrid schedule of 2-3 days in the office, 2-3 days working from home, and half-day on Fridays. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Initiates and develops project parameters (goals, criteria), project programs, space, and planning adjacencies
• Develops plans that address programmatic requirements
• Prepares, or leads a team to prepare presentations and planning & design drawings.
• Coordinates planning & design efforts between team members, all consultants, and agencies related to planning
• Independently execute planning projects with little or no oversight
• Develops and leads client presentations
• Oversees Interns, Planner 1, Planner II, and Planner III staff
• Collaborates with is directed by the Planning Director.

REQUIREMENTS

• 8 or more years of relevant work experience in a similar role in an Architectural or Planning office
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Planning, Behavioral field or comparable studies
• A high-quality programming, planning portfolio, and relevant work experience are required
• Able to independently lead and conduct research, benchmarking, and identify overall industry trends
• Knowledge of requirements for different stages of planning including feasibility studies, utilization studies, master planning, programming, and concept design required
• Possess a deep understanding of code-related issues, as they pertain to master planning, programming, and feasibility studies
• Excellent communicator with team members, consultants, and clients
• Highly skilled in Excel, Illustrator, InDesign, and Powerpoint required
• Proficiency in at least one drawing/modeling program is required
• Demonstrate and inspire excitement and enthusiasm to the team about our projects
• Expertise in utilization analysis, programming, and planning required
• Proficient with additional 3D modeling, Revit, CAD, and rendering programs preferred
• Exhibits curiosity and a willingness to explore options and translate ideas into programming and planning projects
• Competently performs assignments independently with the ability to influence planning.

BENEFITS:

• Career advancement opportunities
• Alternative work schedule of 40 hours/week based on a 4 ½‐day workweek
• Group Medical Plans, HSA, and FSA options
• Company-paid Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and AD&D 
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid monthly parking
• One-week year-end holiday shut‐down