Full-Time

Planning Leader

Innovation & Growth

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PBK

PBK

501-1,000 employees

Design
Education

Expert

Houston, TX, USA

Oversee and manage PreK-12 planning projects in Central Texas (Austin, San Antonio), DFW, and Eastern US regions.

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Power BI
Adobe Creative Suite
Word/Pages/Docs
Tableau
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Public Administration or related field.
  • 10+ years of relevant planning experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute long-range facility master plans.
  • Familiarity with long-range land use planning, review and coordination of client Design Guidelines, and input into problem resolution for project review issues.
  • Understanding of programming, design functionality, workflow analysis, cost estimating, construction and project management.
  • Ability to lead and coordinate work with outside designers, reviewing agencies, facilities services personnel, and county and local government officials.
  • Ability to collaborate with designers, agencies, officials, and lead cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent writing, graphic communication, and public speaking skills.
  • Significant proficiency interpreting site design, engineering, architecture, and technical drawings.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated intercultural competency (the capacity to shift perspective and behavior to bridge cultural differences to reach identified goals).
  • Expertise in various deliverable, visualization and data analysis technologies including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Cloud, Bluebeam, Power BI, Tableau, ArcGIS, and others.
  • Demonstrated success implementing firmwide planning standards.
  • Demonstrated thought leadership and ability to communicate and market planning capabilities.
  • Travel readiness (up to 40%) throughout regional focus areas.
  • Growth and innovation mindset.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement custom planning tools including web application development, data analytics and visualization, and assessments.
  • Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to develop customized solutions that meet their specific needs.
  • Responsible for new client relationships.
  • Oversee and manage PreK-12 planning projects in Central Texas (Austin, San Antonio), DFW, and Eastern US regions.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
  • Collaborate with planning team, architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Expand planning team in Central Texas, DFW, and Eastern US region offices.
  • Mentor and support staff growth and professional development.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values all voices and perspectives.
  • Lead PreK-12 planning business development in Central Texas (Austin, San Antonio), DFW, and Eastern US regions.
  • Support PBK PreK-12 business development and growth strategies firmwide.
  • Serve as a firmwide resource for tasks and pursuits nationally.
  • Oversee acquisition integration.
  • Foster research initiatives and translate findings into actionable planning and design strategies.
  • Serve as the planning liaison to the Firmwide Pre-K -12 Market Leader.
  • Represent the firm as a planning thought leader: Present the firm’s planning achievements at conferences, industry forums, publications and other public platforms.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1981

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • PBK's expansion into Sugar Hill, Georgia, opens new market opportunities.
  • New leadership roles could drive strategic growth and innovation at PBK.
  • The merger with McGranahan Architects expands PBK's regional expertise and client base.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from local firms like STG Design challenges PBK's market dominance.
  • Integrating McGranahan Architects may lead to internal conflicts or inefficiencies.
  • Expansion into new regions may stretch PBK's resources, impacting project quality.

What makes PBK unique

  • PBK's focus on learning environments aligns with the demand for sustainable architecture solutions.
  • The integration of AI in design enhances PBK's efficiency and creativity.
  • PBK's emphasis on wellness-focused design aligns with current architectural trends.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Performance Bonus