Architectural Planner/Facilities Planning Analyst, College of Natural Sciences

Job Posting Title: Architectural Planner/Facilities Planning Analyst, College of Natural Sciences ---- Hiring Department: College of Natural Sciences ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40 ---- FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Jul 20, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: General Notes The College of Natural Sciences (CNS) at the University of Texas at Austin is committed to fostering a workplace where every employee can contribute at the highest possible level to support the University’s mission. Learn more about CNS at ( https://cns.utexas.edu/ ). Within the Dean’s Office, the Research and Facilities unit serves as the central hub for all matters related to research activities and facilities projects across the college.  The team manages all CNS space and oversees the planning, approval, and executions of renovations and building projects, including faculty recruitment space needs, teaching and research labs, and shared facilities.  Purpose Provide architectural planning, space analysis, and project coordination for academic, research, administrative, and support facilities within the College of Natural Sciences for main campus and remote sites and assigned. Develop facility planning solutions that support research, teaching, and operational priorities while coordinating renovations, space utilization, infrastructure improvements, and long-range capital planning. Responsibilities 1) Facilities Planning & Space Management Develop architectural space plans, conceptual layouts, and programming documents for renovation, construction and feasibility purposes. Analyze departmental space utilization and recommend improvements that maximize efficiency while supporting research and instructional needs. Coordinate laboratory, office, classroom, and shared research space planning. Maintain accurate building and space records, utilizing university space management systems. Assist departments in forecasting future space requirements. 2) Project Planning & Coordination Coordinate planning activities for renovation, deferred maintenance, infrastructure renewal, and capital improvement projects. Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, university project managers, and departmental leadership during project development. Review architectural drawings, specifications, and construction documents for operational compatibility. Assist in project prioritization based on operational risk, research impact, regulatory compliance, and available funding. 3) Research Facilities Planning Partner with faculty, researchers, and laboratory managers to identify facility requirements for new and existing research programs. Evaluate laboratory infrastructure including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, specialty gases, process utilities, and research equipment needs. Coordinate facility modifications supporting evolving research initiatives. 4) Data Analysis & Strategic Planning Perform facility assessments and develop reports supporting capital planning, deferred maintenance, and infrastructure investment decisions. Analyze building conditions, occupancy data, utilization trends, and lifecycle replacement schedules. Participate in planning committees and cross-functional working groups On main campus and remote sites. Support emergency planning, business continuity initiatives, and strategic facility planning efforts. Develop dashboards, presentations, and planning documents for executive leadership. 5) Compliance & Standards Ensure planning recommendations comply with university standards, building codes, ADA requirements, life safety regulations, and applicable state and federal regulations. Coordinate with Environmental Health & Safety and other campus stakeholders during project planning. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Interior Architecture, Facilities Planning, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field. Five years of progressively responsible experience in architectural planning, facilities planning, project management, or institutional space planning. Experience interpreting architectural and engineering drawings. Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to analyze complex facility issues and develop practical solutions. Preferred Qualifications Registered Architect or working toward architectural licensure. Experience in higher education or research facilities. Experience planning laboratory environments. Knowledge of research infrastructure and building systems. Experience with space management software, CAD, or BIM platforms. Experience using GIS, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, or similar software. Experience with capital planning and deferred maintenance programs. Experience preparing executive reports and presentations. Familiarity with Texas Higher Education facilities standards. Salary Range $90,000 Working Conditions The primary work location is on the University of Texas at Austin campus.  Occasional travel will be required to field stations, McDonald Observatory (Fort Davis, TX), and the Marine Science Institute (Aransas Pass, TX). Required Materials Resume/CV 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Letter of interest Important   for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:  You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job appl