NBBJ Design · 1 day ago
Senior Higher Education Campus Planner/Designer
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $145K/yr
15+ years expNBBJ is an award-winning design firm recognized for its innovative approach in the architecture industry. They are seeking a Senior Higher Education Campus Planner/Designer to lead transformative campus planning projects for top-tier colleges and healthcare institutions, integrating design thinking with institutional strategy and data analytics.
ArchitectureProduct DesignService Industry
Hiring Manager
Alyssa Fawsitt
Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted advisor to higher education and/or healthcare clients, leading the planning process from early engagement through final delivery
Present plans and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholder groups
Ability to translate client vision into actionable and inspiring spatial strategies and conceive these spatial ideas through hand-drawn or digital plans, diagrams and sketches
Ability to conceptualize ideas at varying scales – from large (campus-wide) to medium (districts) to small (site-specific)
Collaborate cross practice with NBBJ architects, designers, and strategists to translate client goals into planning insights
Advocate for integrated sustainability, resilience, and equity in all planning recommendations
Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the firm’s planning portfolio
Contribute to business development efforts, including proposals, client interviews, and relationship-building across the higher education and/or healthcare sector
Support the advancement of NBBJ’s thought leadership through speaking engagements, white papers, and participation in industry forums
Stay at the forefront of trends and emerging pedagogies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Planning, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or a related field
15+ years of experience in higher education planning, healthcare and/or institutional strategy
Proven experience leading campus planning efforts for higher education and/or healthcare institutions
Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and build consensus
Proficiency in analog or digital sketching skills
AICP, PLA, AIA or other relevant professional certifications
Travel required (20–30%) to facilitate on-site client workshops, campus assessments, and presentations
Preferred
Familiarity with data visualization tools or dashboards is a plus
Benefits
100% covered employee healthcare costs
401k contributions
Unique professional development opportunities
Volunteer opportunities
Access to leading technology and resources
Company
NBBJ Design
NBBJ is a global architecture, planning, and design firm providing services in architecture, interiors, planning and urban design, and more.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
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Design Partner/Architect
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2024-04-08
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