Senior Educational Facilities Planner (Visalia)

TETER•Visalia, CA

10h•$115,500 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a senior, high‑impact facilities master planning role for professionals who want to shape the long‑term future of K–12 school districts at a districtwide and community scale. As a Senior Educational Facilities Planner, you will lead and influence facilities master plans and capital programs that guide millions of dollars in public investment— helping school districts make confident, defensible decisions about modernization, growth, consolidation, and long‑range infrastructure strategy. You will work inside an architecture and engineering firm , collaborating directly with architects, engineers, and construction administrators to ensure that planning recommendations are a ctionable, fundable, and ready to move into design and implementation . Unlike many planning roles, this position allows you to see your strategic work move from vision → plan → project delivery. This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy: Advising senior decision‑makers on complex, long‑range facilities challenges Translating data (enrollment, capacity, facility condition) into clear planning direction Balancing educational priorities with fiscal, operational, and physical realities Leading conversations that shape campuses and communities for decades At TETER, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to Superintendents, executive teams, and governing boards-helping districts navigate some of their most consequential facilities decisions. How This Role Makes an Impact In this role, you will: Lead districtwide facilities master planning efforts that establish long‑term capital priorities Help school districts make informed decisions about modernization vs. replacement, growth, and consolidation Align enrollment projections, educational programs, and physical capacity into cohesive facilities strategies Shape capital improvement programs that directly influence funding, phasing, and implementation Partner closely with architecture and engineering teams so that planning work transitions seamlessly into design Communicate complex planning concepts clearly to boards, leadership teams, and community stakeholders This position focuses on the built environment and capital planning side of K–12 education. It does not involve curriculum development, instructional planning, or academic program management.

Requirements

Eight to ten years of experience in facilities planning, educational facilities consulting, architecture, campus planning, or capital program development
Direct experience with K–12 facilities master planning, capital improvement programs, or bond‑funded projects
Experience working within or alongside an architecture, engineering, or facilities planning firm
Demonstrated ability to translate enrollment data, educational programs, and policy considerations into physical planning solutions
Strong presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder communication skills
Ability to manage multiple complex projects while collaborating across disciplines
Experience limited solely to instructional leadership, curriculum planning, or academic program management will not meet the requirements of this role.

Nice To Haves

Experience with California public school facilities, including familiarity with CDE/DSA processes and funding programs
Background in educational facilities consulting, campus planning, or public‑sector capital programs
Experience presenting to school boards and executive leadership teams
Professional licensure or advanced degree in planning, architecture, or a related field (a plus, not required)

Responsibilities

Lead and support districtwide facilities master plans for K–12 school districts
Conduct facility assessments, modernization analyses, and replacement evaluations
Translate enrollment projections and educational programs into physical capacity needs
Develop capital improvement programs, including project prioritization, sequencing, and phasing
Align facilities strategies with funding pathways, including state programs and local bond planning
Support long‑range growth planning, consolidation scenarios, and modernization strategies
Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and construction administrators to ensure planning efforts integrate smoothly into design and implementation
Provide clear planning direction that supports efficient transition from master planning to project delivery
Work across multidisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive, technically sound recommendations
Advise Superintendents, Chief Business Officials, executive teams, and governing boards with clear, data‑driven recommendations
Prepare and deliver clear, visually compelling presentations for boards and community stakeholders
Facilitate workshops and planning sessions that align educational priorities with facilities realities
Manage planning‑related communication, providing timely updates throughout the planning process
Contribute to proposals, interviews, and thought leadership that strengthen TETER's educational planning practice
Mentor emerging planners and support a collaborative, high‑performing team environment

Benefits

Hybrid work schedule (after trial period) based on business needs and work/life balance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k)
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
Paid Time Off
Professional Licensing Support

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