Huckabee is one of the fastest growing A/E firms in the nation and one of the top educational design firms. We are a mission-driven company that is dedicated to the success of all students. What we do matters, which is why we look for people who share our passion for changing the world through design and who want to create an impact of excellence on education. If you are ready to join our movement, reach out!
Huckabee is seeking applicants for a Planner with a minimum of 10 years' experience working in the commercial architectural field to join our team. The position will offer the candidate opportunities to grow within the firm and thrive in an innovative, fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment developing well rounded skills. Educational facility experience is a plus. At Huckabee, the Planner will collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to develop programming and building space planning for clients.
Responsibilities

• Manage and develop planning deliverables
• Perform analysis and review of the building space, equipment needs, allocations, and priorities
• Facilitate community involved planning and design workshops and present outcomes to stakeholders
• Combine input from all parties and work with team to analyze and produce holistic deliverable
• Write educational specifications, design guidelines, and educational adequacy reports
• Develop master and long-range plans
• Critically think through topics and issues to provide comprehensive and custom solutions for clients
• Research educational topics and best practices for projects
• Develop creative new concepts for group exercises, client interactions, and deliverables

Requirements

• Licensed architect with 10 years of experience
• Experience in public education and bond planning preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills – comfortable with clients and ability to lead large group discussions
• Ability to coordinate with teams to develop project strategies in a collaborative work environment