Furniture and Equipment Planner at architecture+

Furniture and Equipment Planner

Join the a+ team! We are looking for a dynamic designer with a focus on furniture and equipment to fill an immediate opening at our offices in historic downtown Troy, NY along the banks of the Hudson River. The successful candidate will be an individual with an attention to detail and a strategic thinker responsible for project delivery from programming to project completion.  

About You | Does this sound like you?

• Able to work with a large multi-disciplinary team and is a self-sufficient small project leader.
• Capable of building and maintaining comprehensive furniture and equipment estimates based on a variety of procurement methods.

• Knowledgeable and experienced in successfully producing and delivering furniture and equipment packages from planning and concept design through construction administration.
• Able to analyze clients' needs, create plans and specifications, and adhere to a project’s timeline and budget.
• Possesses strong project production skills with the ability to translate visions into actionable items.
• Embraces a collaborative work style to achieve extraordinary design solutions and outcomes.
• Presents with confidence and ease ensuring design intent is maintained throughout a project’s phases.
• Experience with healthcare, higher education, residence hall, and office furniture selection. 
• Proficient in Adobe Suite, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Suite. Experience in Revit preferred.
• Holds a degree and has meaningful experience
  • 5+ years preferred, but not required.
• Enjoys being continuously challenged and supported, while leading and growing in an architectural practice committed to excellence.

About Us | What do we offer?

Established in 1984, architecture+ is one of Upstate New York’s most respected firms with a local, national, and international presence. We have attained this status through exemplary service to our clients and conscious choices that inspire us to create award-winning, innovative designs.

Our staff is passionate about performing their best to fulfill our clients’ goals. They are skilled in a wide range of services beyond traditional architectural practice, including feasibility studies, master planning, programming, space planning, interior design, site design, landscape design, and historic preservation.

architecture+ is nationally and internationally known for our mental health expertise with our work extending across the United State and Canada. Our other major focus markets we serve are:

• Healthcare: Hospitals, elder care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, medical and dental clinics, medical offices buildings, and addiction treatment centers.
• Higher Education: Classrooms, administrative offices, laboratories, visual and performing arts, and residence life facilities.

• Community: Art centers, libraries, houses of worship, daycare centers, and hospitality facilities.
• Housing: Student residences, affordable, senior, and mixed-use.

Our projects range from small additions and renovations to large commercial and institutional projects with budgets exceeding $800 Million.

At architecture+, we foster balance by allowing our staff the freedom to transcend expected roles. We offer an open, collegial environment based on collaboration, respect, and accountability and support work-life balance through minimal overtime and flexible hours. The results are a strong, rewarding, and cohesive work atmosphere.

architecture+ is proud to be named:

• Albany Business Review “Best Places to Work” 13 times.
• Times Union Newspaper “Top Workplace” 3 times.
  • We received special honor awards for: Benefits, Appreciation, and Meaningfulness
• Times Union Top Small Employer

These awards recognize our positive work environment to attract and retain employees through a combination of benefits, atmosphere, and company culture.

Salary and Benefit Summary

 Salary Range: $60,000 to 70,000, commensurate with experience and certification.

Competitive compensation package  

• Bonus Opportunities                                   
• 401(k) match and 401(k) Profit Sharing       
• Health, Dental & Vison Insurance (65% firm-paid)
• Flexible Spending Plan & Health Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)            
• Enhanced Short-Term Disability (firm-paid)
• Long-Term Disability (firm-paid)
• Life Insurance (firm-paid)
• Creative & flexible workplace
• Professional Development Allowance
• Community volunteer activities and Social Events
• Parking (firm paid)

 We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.