Education Planner III

• Actively seek to further the state of the art within our industry and develop innovative solutions and responses as the needs of researchers evolve.
• Effectively collaborate with a project team to provide technical expertise in the programming and planning for projects.
• Participate in user group meetings to collect and refine program needs and assess space utilization.
• Communicate planning concepts to project teams and owners, verbally and through graphic and written reports and work effectively with architectural designers to optimize plans that further owners’ goals and objectives.
• Translate planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients, designers and project team members.
• Contribute to the  development, modification and/or review of laboratory planning concepts and solutions.
• Assist in development of architectural drawings and specifications to translate planning concepts into project documentation for construction.
• Assist in developing project scope, plan, and services during the contract process.
• Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Maintain excellent relationships with existing and potential clients.
• May provide guidance and advice to other designers and project leaders.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or a related degree required. 
• Minimum 6 years of related experience, with at least 2 years of previous experience performing as a subject matter expert on K-12 OR Higher Education projects.
• Current licensure or registration in the United States preferred.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Knowledge of building codes and requirements.
• Must possess working knowledge and experience, while still acquiring higher level knowledge.
• Must be analytical.
• Must be an independent thinker.
• Must have the ability to be client facing with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong technical knowledge, coordination skills and the ability to build a rapport with the project team and client is essential.
• Familiarity with Revit, Microsoft Office and Bluebeam required.

The salary range for this position is $82,340 to $102,925 annually; actual compensation will depend on the location and experience of the final candidate. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flexible schedules, hybrid work options, a 401k plan and employee perk programs.

For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. 

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us – and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.