Job Posting Title:
Architectural Planner/Facilities Planning Analyst, College of Natural Sciences
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Hiring Department:
College of Natural Sciences
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Jul 20, 2026
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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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 application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
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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Employment Eligibility:
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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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
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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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
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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Pay Transparency:
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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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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