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What You'll Do:

BSA is seeking an experienced and licensed architect to join our team as the Director of Learning & Discovery 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 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.

Why Join BSA?

At BSA, we empower our team members to make a meaningful impact. As a 100% employee-owned firm, you'll have a direct financial stake in our growth and success while benefiting from a collaborative and innovative environment. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating spaces that support healing, learning, and discovery.

Exceptional Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package from day one, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Parental leave
• Hybrid work schedule
• Paid volunteer time and a giving back Program
• Employer-matched retirement funds and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Modern, collaborative work environment with free parking at all studios

Why You’ll Thrive at BSA:

Our core values define us:

• Partners: Our employee-owners value team success as well as individual success.
• Purposeful: Our experts are solution oriented, creating inspired solutions in healing, learning, and discovery environments.
• Learners: We are constantly striving for expertise and sharing knowledge.
• Owners: We are committed to a culture of empowerment; thinking and acting like employee-owners to ensure the success of our clients and our business.
• Ideal Team Players: We are humble, hungry, and smart.

If these values resonate with you, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career with BSA!

BSA is honored to be recognized as both a Top Workplace in Central Indiana by The Indianapolis Star and one of the Best Places to Work in Austin for 2024. These awards, based entirely on employee feedback, highlight our commitment to fostering a positive work environment built on trust, strong leadership, and open communication.

BSA is an equal opportunity employer.