Academic coordinator Jobs in Houston, TX

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Your Opportunity

We're looking for an Academic Planner to join our Houston team

Your Key Responsibilities

Lead collaborative planning and programming sessions with direct client communication, translating teaching pedagogies into architectural form

Develop a comprehensive understanding of clients' programmatic and functional requirements

Communicate planning concepts to clients and project teams, both verbally and through graphic and written reports which capture the academic mission and vision of each institution

Collaborate with design team members to develop planning concepts in an integrated design approach

Provide technical knowledge of Academic spaces in programming, planning, design, and construction phases

Participate in research about area of expertise

Develop and maintain strong and collaborative relationships with existing and potential clients

Leverage design talent and other intellectual content to contribute toward new project pursuits

Your Capabilities and Credentials

Demonstrated creativity, passion and interest for the planning and design of academic facilities which include Academic Science and Technology or Health Education type projects

Ideally have developed a field of knowledge and / or expertise sufficient to be recognized outside of Page as an authority on the subject

Technical knowledge of how programmatic needs impact building systems, operational requirements, movable and fixed furnishings, casework, and user equipment

Knowledge of planning, design, construction documents, construction administration and project construction cost control for Academic facilities.

Knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines

Education and Experience

Professional degree in Architecture

Registered Architect preferred but not required.

5 years’ experience in planning and design

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Benefits Summary : Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term / long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary / casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location : United States | TX | Houston

Organization : BC-2346 Buildings-US Acquisition PSP Houston A&ID

Employee Status : Regular

Travel : No

Schedule : Full time

Job Posting : 17 / 11 / 2025 07 : 11 : 33

Req ID : 1003073

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