Director of Planning

BSA is a leading architectural firm specializing in creating spaces that support healing, learning, and discovery. As a 100% employee-owned company, we take pride in our collaborative and innovative environment, where every team member has a stake in our success.

What You'll Do:

BSA is seeking an experienced and licensed architect to join our team as the Director of Learning & Discovery (Higher Education and Research/Laboratory) Planning. This role is crucial for leading the initial planning phases of our projects, ensuring that we are positioned as industry leaders and delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning Leadership

• Lead the upfront planning and programming efforts for projects in the learning and discovery (higher education and research/labs) sectors.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and translate them into strategic facility plans.
• Guide project teams in developing innovative solutions that align with client goals and industry standards.

Client Engagement and Relationship Building

• Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure long-term success and repeat business.
• Conduct presentations and workshops to engage clients and stakeholders in the planning process.

Project Management and Coordination

• Oversee the development of master plans, feasibility studies, and space programming.
• Ensure that all planning activities are aligned with project goals, budgets, and timelines.
• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and external partners to deliver comprehensive planning solutions.

Market Positioning and Thought Leadership

• Develop and promote practice-related content, including case studies, market trends, and thought leadership articles.
• Represent BSA at industry events, conferences, and speaking engagements.
• Contribute to the firm’s reputation as a leader in facility planning through published works and public presentations.

Education and Experience:

• Education : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or a related field.
• Licensure : Licensed Architect with current registration; NCARB certification preferred.
• Experience : Minimum of 10 years of experience in facility planning, with a strong focus on education or research projects.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Teams environment, including Co-Pilot, Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Excel; Large Language Models (LLM's), familiarity with Deltek VantagePoint preferred; Architecture CAD, Revit, Sketchup, Bluebeam; Graphic Software: InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and other transformative design tools.
• Skills :
• Strategic thinking and ability to develop long-term planning solutions.
• Excellent client engagement and communication skills.
• Strong project management and coordination capabilities.

*OPEN TO CANDIDATES TO WORK IN ANY OF OUR 8 OFFICES: HOUSTON, AUSTIN, ST LOUIS, TAMPA, INDIANAPOLIS, DENVER, RALEIGH OR CHARLOTTE.