Education Planner

About the Role

This position will be an integral part of multi-disciplinary design teams and will work under the direction of a licensed architect.

• Leading the design programming, development, modification & review of planning concepts & solutions for higher education design projects including drafting master plans.
• Utilizing Revit, Sketch Up, Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD, Qualtrics & Mirto to develop feasibility studies & space needs assessments.
• Assisting in development of architectural & planning concept drawings & specifications to translate planning concepts into project documentation for construction.
• Implementing integrated sustainable design solutions.
• Preparing architectural presentations for clients.
• Leading user group meetings to collect and refine program needs & assess space utilization.
• Communicate planning concepts to project teams & owners.
• Attending field site inspections.

• Bachelor's degree Architecture, Urban Design or related field required.
• Must have 5 years’ experience in the following areas:
• Leading the design programming, development, modification & review of planning concepts & solutions for higher education design projects including drafting master plans.
• Utilizing Revit, Sketch Up, Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD, Qualtrics & Mirto to develop feasibility studies & space needs assessments.
• Assisting in development of architectural & planning concept drawings & specifications to translate planning concepts into project documentation for construction.
• Implementing integrated sustainable design solutions.
• Preparing architectural presentations for clients.
• Leading user group meetings to collect and refine program needs & assess space utilization.
• Communicate planning concepts to project teams & owners.
• Attending field site inspections.

• 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 provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community 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.

The salary range for this position to be filled in the Boston, MA office is $101,800 to $127,300 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances.

We have paid time off, flex‑time schedules, remote work options, a 401(k) plan and employee perk programs.

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As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required time frames and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

Cannon Design recognizes the value of diversity in our workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity. We consider all qualified employment applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, partnership status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment at Cannon Design in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage.