Architectural Planner
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Location: Austin, TX 78745
Description:
Job Posting Title:
Architectural Planner
PDC
All Applicants
40
Exempt
Immediately
Expected to Continue
UT MAIN CAMPUS
General Notes
The University of Texas at Austin is seeking to fill an Architectural Planner position within the Planning, Design and Construction Department. Reporting to the Assistant Director, the planner will provide expertise in campus planning in order to lead and/or support master, program, and project planning efforts. PDC is actively managing more than $5 billion in projects across the planning, design and construction phases, and this position is critical for the successful delivery of these projects.
You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of students, staff, and faculty, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin.
UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package. For more details, please see: and .
Relocation expense reimbursement may be available.
Purpose
Works with senior leadership, senior administration and master planning steering committees and other campus stakeholders to direct and manage master, program and project planning and feasibility studies by establishing project scope, schedule, budget for concurrent multiple projects.
Responsibilities
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field. Minimum two years experience as a designer or project manager to include experience managing institutional projects of various sizes large & small for a single owner, and experience in leadership roles working directly with clients. Professional license or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment. Demonstrate an understanding of basis of design. Demonstrate an understanding of codes. Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once. Strong knowledge and skills in AutoCAD and Revit applications. Demonstrated experience working independently. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access. Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree or advanced degree in Engineering or related field. Five or more years experience as a designer or project manager to include experience drafting or editing technical architectural document sets. Licensed Professional Engineer. Experience with BIM, Bluebeam, Sketchup and other 3D sketch software. LEED accreditation. Knowledge of specialized standards related to construction in the area of expertise. Experience in higher education design including, but not limited to, laboratories, classrooms, student spaces, housing, food service, athletics and recreation spaces. Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with external clients and co-workers.
Driving Required
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).
Salary Range
$88,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptab
Architectural Planner
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PDC
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All Applicants
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40
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Exempt
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Immediately
- ---
Expected to Continue
- ---
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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General Notes
The University of Texas at Austin is seeking to fill an Architectural Planner position within the Planning, Design and Construction Department. Reporting to the Assistant Director, the planner will provide expertise in campus planning in order to lead and/or support master, program, and project planning efforts. PDC is actively managing more than $5 billion in projects across the planning, design and construction phases, and this position is critical for the successful delivery of these projects.
You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of students, staff, and faculty, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin.
UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package. For more details, please see: and .
Relocation expense reimbursement may be available.
Purpose
Works with senior leadership, senior administration and master planning steering committees and other campus stakeholders to direct and manage master, program and project planning and feasibility studies by establishing project scope, schedule, budget for concurrent multiple projects.
Responsibilities
- Works with senior leadership, senior administration and master planning steering committees and other campus stakeholders to direct and manage master, program and project planning and feasibility studies by establishing project scope, schedule, budget for concurrent multiple projects.
- In collaboration with other facility and / or related departments to develop academic and science research programming or space studies at CSU level, studies or programs of a particular district of campus, or create and implement a particular function. Responsible for consultant recommendations and selection.
- Produce supportive documents for the area of expertise to ensure innovation, functional design, and the adherence to codes and standards. Resolve complex issues by developing options keeping in mind client's needs, total cost of ownership, building's usage, code and standards, and environmental impact.
- Schedule and forecast multiple complex projects or a program of projects for maximum project execution.
- Responsible for producing or reviewing construction and renovation estimates in support of project and planning by maintaining and utilizing data and research.
- Secure/maintain required discipline license including any continued education criterion.
- Other related functions as assigned.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field. Minimum two years experience as a designer or project manager to include experience managing institutional projects of various sizes large & small for a single owner, and experience in leadership roles working directly with clients. Professional license or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment. Demonstrate an understanding of basis of design. Demonstrate an understanding of codes. Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once. Strong knowledge and skills in AutoCAD and Revit applications. Demonstrated experience working independently. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access. Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree or advanced degree in Engineering or related field. Five or more years experience as a designer or project manager to include experience drafting or editing technical architectural document sets. Licensed Professional Engineer. Experience with BIM, Bluebeam, Sketchup and other 3D sketch software. LEED accreditation. Knowledge of specialized standards related to construction in the area of expertise. Experience in higher education design including, but not limited to, laboratories, classrooms, student spaces, housing, food service, athletics and recreation spaces. Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with external clients and co-workers.
Driving Required
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).
Salary Range
$88,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
- Standard office
- Keyboard
- Manual dexterity
- Climbing of stairs and ladders
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
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If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptab