Planner II - Campus and Higher Education

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAC Martin, Inc. is an innovative, award-winning architecture and interior design firm with offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, the Bay Area, and San Diego. Our work is a mix of Market-Rate Housing, Urban Mixed-Use, Hospitality, Industrial, K-12, Community Colleges, Civic/Government, Higher Education, Planning, and Programming. We foster professional and personal development and offer prospects for career advancement.

The AC Martin Planning and Research Studio is a multi-faceted resource to clients and project teams, providing services and expertise that span the full spectrum of planning and building phases. We strategize, analyze, and develop work that informs project owners on their current and future needs, from spaces to buildings. Our planning work focuses on space utilization and optimization studies, project feasibility studies, building programming and planning, and concept designs. For our research work, we actively conduct data-based behavioral post-occupancy studies as well as research literature review and white paper development. Our primary focus is higher education clients, commercial, and civic projects.

We are looking for a candidate who has extensive background in campus planning, specifically in the higher education environment. This is not an urban planning position.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing project parameters (goals, criteria), project programs, space, and planning adjacencies.
• Developing plans that address programmatic requirements and producing presentation drawings.
• Develops client presentations with direction and review by Senior Planner and Director.
• Conducts research and benchmarking and identifies industry trends.
• Responds to directives and participates in planning-focused discussions.
• Works on assignments under the direction of senior staff with the ability to influence planning.
• oversight, as needed.
• Collaborates with and is directed by the Planning Director and Senior Planners.

REQUIREMENTS

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in a similar role with architectural or planning office and with a background in the higher education environment.
• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in architecture, planning, behavioral field, or comparable studies.
• A high-quality planning/programming portfolio is required for consideration.
• Knowledge of the requirements for various stages of planning, including feasibility studies, utilization studies, master planning, programming, and concept design.
• Must be highly skilled in Excel, Illustrator, InDesign, and PowerPoint.
• Must be proficient in utilization analysis, programming, and planning.
• Knowledge in 3D modeling, Revit, CAD, and rendering programs is .
• Must exhibit curiosity and a willingness to explore options and translate ideas into programming and planning projects.

BENEFITS

We offer career advancement opportunities and an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Alternative work schedule of 40 hours per week based on a 4 ½‐day workweek.
• Hybrid schedule of 3 days in-office, 2 days remote, and half days on Fridays.
• Group medical plans with HSA and FSA options.
• Company-paid dental, vision, life insurance and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) saving plan with Company match.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick time, and holiday closures.
• Paid onsite parking.

Salary range is from $75,000 to $90,000 annually.

EEO EMPLOYER

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