Senior Architect / Planner – Facilities Master PlanningFreese and Nichols is seeking Senior Architect / Planner – Facilities Master Planning in Fort Worth, Texas. In this role, you will lead facilities master planning efforts that help clients define how their facilities and supporting systems can grow and evolve over time and build a clear, actionable path to get there. You will also develop and mentor a team while spearheading business development initiatives.What You'll DoOversee the planning, execution, and delivery of facilities, master planning projects that focus on short and long-range needs and prioritiesDefine and communicate the system view of a facilities master plan, connecting facility needs to the broader supporting infrastructure and operational realitiesTranslate client goals into practical, phased recommendations that guide near-, mid-, and long-term decisionsFacilitate planning conversations with stakeholders to align on what the organization needs its facilities to accomplish in the futureDevelop clear deliverables that help clients understand options, tradeoffs and timing so they can make confident investment decisionsCoordinate with internal technical experts to align planning recommendations with technical feasibility, implementation approach and long-term resiliencyStrengthen and grow facilities, master planning work by identifying opportunities and supporting pursuit efforts.
Typical FNI Facilities Master Planning projects are in the public sector, such as municipalities, counties, state agencies, water districts and higher education.Mentor and guide team members to deliver consistent, high-quality planning work and improve how the team executes these plans over timeQualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in architecture, Planning, Facilities Management or a related fieldActive Architect's License in the State of Texas10+ years of experience in architectural practice with progressive responsibility leading complex planning and project delivery effortsProven ability to lead, mentor and develop teams while coordinating work across multiple disciplinesStrong client relationship, communication and judgment skills, with the ability to guide teams through complex decisionsPreferredMaster's degree in a related fieldAICP certificationExperience leading public-sector facilities master planning pursuits and long-range planning engagementsExperience improving team delivery through standards, quality reviews and repeatable best practicesMulti-state licensure or the ability to obtain licensure in additional states