Project Planner Office of University Architect

Job Title

Project Planner Office of University Architect

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

University Architect

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

The Project Planner position is under the supervision of the Associate Director for Planning and assists with researching and preparing preliminary and final project planning documents for campus projects. Assists in project planning of new construction including studies of scope, project siting, project schedule, and preliminary budget studies in coordination with users. Performs various aspects of project planning including preliminary space planning studies for new additions or renovation projects; develops and maintains interior campus standards; monitors and guides the Program of Requirements (PoR) process; and verifies proposed campus projects comply with TAMU Design Guidelines / Standards and the Campus Master Plan.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Project Planning and Development

• Assists in project planning of renovation and new construction including project initiation, studies of scope, project sitting, project schedule, and preliminary budget studies in coordination with users.
• Performs various aspects of project planning including conceptual space planning studies for new additions, or renovation projects.
• Participates in the planning of proposed campus capital projects to ensure compliance with TAMU Design Guidelines / Standards and the Campus Master Plan's focus elements.
• Responsible for the development of a projects Program of Requirements (PoR).

Project Management and Support

• Under the leadership of the Associate Director for Planning, manages and monitors the meetings and workshops related to the Program of Requirements (PoR) process in collaboration with Office of the University Architect (OUA) Associate Directors and Project Managers.
• Provides technical recommendations regarding the Program of Requirements and user programmatic needs.
• Prepares data, drawings/maps, and/or other planning information as required.
• Ensures effective communication and coordination among internal and external project committee members including users during the programming effort.
• Reviews, tracks and processes project planning documentation.
• Ensures the programming process is completed within the time allotted by the approved schedule.
• Coordinates, supervises and reviews work of consultants engaged to serve TAMU in the development of programming and planning documents.
• Verifies proposed campus projects comply with TAMU Design Guidelines / Standards and the Campus Master Plan.
• Participates in the schematic design and design development process to ensure compliance with a project's PoR.

Campus Standards and Reports

• Provides research and analysis, interprets data, and synthesizes conclusions into recommendations.
• Provides research on current Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) construction cost standards as a tool for benchmarking similar project types.
• Assists with the development of campus interior space and furniture standards, including routine updates.
• Assists with the development of campus interior signage standards, including routine updates.
• Assists with the preparation of campus sustainable design guidelines, including routine updates.
• Produces verbal and written reports and presentation materials as requested.
• Produces graphics and maps for presentations and a variety of informational handouts.
• Coordinates and gathers data/materials for planning and design projects such as retrieval of current and historical planning data (including maps and records) from sources such as departmental files, archives, campus guidelines, and professional/technical publication sources.
• Maintains and produces update reports for campus planning projects.
• Maintains methods and systems to measure and track project compliance and implementation.

Outreach and Service Representation

• Represents TAMU at local, regional, and state agency meetings when necessary.
• Prepares and presents written and oral presentations to a variety of audiences in conjunction with supervisor or on own.
• Promotes outreach and partnerships with academic components of the University, including presentations to various constituents as requested.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or closely related field or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six years of experience of project planning, development of Program of Requirements; space planning; and knowledge of interior finishes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in architecture.
• Licensed Architect.
• Experience with facility types associated with a university or institution of higher education. Experience in project planning, space planning, and programming. Experience and ability to work in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative suite and SketchUp.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning in Higher Education and programmatic / architectural planning.
• Experience in the planning and design of construction projects.
• Knowledge of local, state, and national building codes and regulations.
• Working experience and ability to operate files in: Microsoft Office, Excel, and AutoCAD.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Initiative to function in a self-created, fast paced environment with attention to meeting tight schedules.
• Applicant should demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to lead and work in teams, and be able to present and communicate complex planning concepts in written, oral and graphic form to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders, professional colleagues, consultants, and users in a team environment.
• Demonstrated time management skills, resulting in the ability to manage multiple planning projects, client relationships and prioritize time and resources accordingly.

Other Requirements and Factors

• This position is security sensitive
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.
• Contribute to a safe working environment by reporting accidents and un-safe working conditions.
• Complete all applicable Federal, State of Texas, System and University training requirements in a timely manner.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.