Senior Architectural Planner

Senior Architectural Planner

PAYETTE is seeking a senior architect to join our Space Strategies group, bringing expertise in space planning, programming, and lab planning. The ideal candidate leads with strategic thinking, communicates with confidence, and has a genuine passion for research and learning environments in science and engineering.

Project work spans academic campus planning, space programming, and lab planning for higher education and corporate clients. Space Strategies is an interdisciplinary group working at the intersection of planning, programming, and design. It''s an exciting moment to join as we integrate new methods of analysis and capabilities into our practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead space planning and programming efforts alongside PAYETTE project leadership
• Facilitate workshops and client meetings
• Direct and produce data visualizations, design drawings, diagrams, and presentations
• Develop processes and tools for the Space Strategies group and broader PAYETTE practice

Required Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture; 10+ years of experience
• Deep expertise in academic and/or laboratory planning and design
• Ability to create and direct compelling presentations for leadership audiences
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education, healthcare, or campus planning
• Strong organizational skills and follow-through
• Collaborative working style with clients, consultants, and internal teams
• Proficiency in Excel, Adobe Suite, Rhino, Revit, and/or PowerBI

Salary Range: $92,000 - $146,000

PAYETTE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.

Resumes submitted online will be considered. Please note for all documents (resume, cover letter, and portfolio) the maximum files size is 5 MB.