Educational Planner

Join Our Team as an Educational Planner!

About Us:

At TDA, our dedication to excellence in architectural design for educational and municipal projects drives our every endeavor. We are seeking an experienced Educational Planner to help schools and communities envision what’s next. In this role, you’ll be at the front-end of the design process—building relationships, uncovering needs, and translating big-picture ideas into thoughtful, actionable plans that guide meaningful educational projects.

If you’re energized by collaboration, strategic thinking, and making a lasting impact on learning environments, we’d love to talk with you.

Key Responsibilities:

As an Educational Planner, you’ll play a key role in both client engagement and project success by:

• Leading facility assessments and space utilization studies to inform planning and programming decisions
• Developing project scopes, cost estimates, and budgets that align vision with reality
• Creating and presenting planning and programming concepts tailored to each client’s short- and long-term needs
• Producing presentations, diagrams, and documentation that clearly communicate ideas to clients and project teams
• Supporting and participating in client, community, and stakeholder meetings
• Acting as a bridge between planning and design, ensuring concepts are clearly translated to design teams
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships that support the firm’s continued growth
• Representing the firm at evening or weekend events as needed
• Contributing to other related initiatives as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in planning, urban design, architecture, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in architecture, engineering, construction, or educational planning
• Strong understanding of educational planning principles, including Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) guidelines and applicable building codes
• Demonstrated success working with clients, school leaders, and community stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with confidence and clarity
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite

Ideal Attributes:

• Collaborative, creative, and solutions-oriented
• Organized, analytical, and comfortable navigating complex priorities
• Confident decision-maker with sound judgment
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Committed to quality, professionalism, and excellence in work

Learn More About Us:

Discover more about our exciting projects and the talented individuals who make up our team: TDA Insights

Why ThenDesign Architecture?

At TDA, we believe great planning leads to great design—and great design creates lasting impact. You’ll work closely with leadership, collaborate across disciplines, and help guide projects that matter to students, educators, and communities. This is an opportunity to:

• Influence projects from the earliest stages
• Build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Play a meaningful role in the growth and direction of the firm

Benefits:

• 100% employee-owned organization through an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Supportive working environment fostering career development
• Company culture promoting wellness and work-life flexibility

Equal Opportunity Employer:

TDA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value workplace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and without discrimination based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local laws.