Position DescriptionJPI is seeking a Master Planner to support a federal client in project management and business operations initiatives. This role evaluates existing campus conditions, engages with DHS stakeholders and component agencies to capture mission-driven space and operational requirements, and develops a forward-looking Smart Campus master plan. This position requires demonstrated sensitivity to federal historic preservation requirements alongside the ability to integrate modern operational, security, and sustainability needs.
Responsibilities Include:- Lead the review and assessment of the existing DHS Master Plan; develop the future-state campus master plan reflecting DHS mission priorities.
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement with DHS leadership, component agencies, facility managers, and end users to gather and document space, technology, and operational requirements.
- Analyze current and future space needs including workforce projections, mission changes, operational centers, training facilities, and administrative support areas.
- Evaluate existing site conditions, utilities, transportation, environmental factors, and infrastructure capacity; conduct risk assessments incorporating security and resilience considerations.
- Develop space allocation plans integrating flexible and scalable design concepts; recommend space standards for open office, hoteling, and shared amenity environments.
- Incorporate physical security, access control, and emergency management requirements in coordination with DHS security experts and federal standards.
- Integrate energy efficiency, sustainability, and resilience measures; plan for continuity of operations and disaster recovery.
- Oversee development of cost estimates, funding strategies, and phased implementation plans tied to capital planning and budget cycles.
- Create project management frameworks, timelines, and milestone schedules for phased campus development.
- Prepare detailed master plan documents, presentations, and reports for DHS leadership review and approval; facilitate internal and external review processes.
- Ensure compliance with federal historic preservation requirements, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and applicable accessibility and safety standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Urban Planning, or closely related design discipline from an NAAB-accredited institution.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in master planning or campus planning for federal agencies, large institutional, or government clients.
- Demonstrated experience with federal facility design standards, including GSA P100 Facilities Standards and DHS requirements.
- Knowledge of historic preservation compliance, including Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Section 106 consultation processes.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or equivalent design software; ability to produce GIS-compatible data, annotated floor plans, and site maps.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a required security clearance.
Preferred Requirements
- Licensed Architect (AIA) with active registration in the District of Columbia.
- LEED AP BD+C or equivalent sustainability credential.
- Experience with Smart Campus or integrated campus technology planning, including IoT, building automation, and digital twin applications.
- Familiarity with the St. Elizabeths campus, its historic designation, and prior DHS/GSA master planning efforts.
- Experience with federal security design standards (FEMA 430, ISC Risk Management Process, UFC 4-010-01).
