Lab Planner

Description

• May lead periodic project meetings and presentations; ensure client is adequately briefed on project progress.
• Develops and maintains excellent relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Actively participates in industry associations to ensure visibility.
• Assures document standards are met and archives documents appropriately.
• Generates project scope, plan, and services including overall concepts and detailed layouts for program elements during the contract process.
• Sets up project team software parameters and manages standards.
• Leads in establishing overall project budgets and milestone schedules in coordination with project manager and project team.
• Leads the development of standard materials that describe the portfolio, systems, processes and people of the Science and Technology Group.
• Leads user group meetings (heads of departments, specialists, etc.) to collect program needs for laboratory specifications in technical facilities.
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Communicates planning concepts to project teams, both verbally and through graphic and written reports.
• May prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and build models for client/project team review.
• Provides technical planning expertise and leadership for laboratory facilities in the areas of programming, design, fit‐out planning, equipment planning, MEP systems integration planning casework specification and construction administration
• Prepares and modifies architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, etc. Has the ability to survey and manage client’s lab equipment, or direct others to do so, and integrate such equipment into the detailed lab layouts and designs.
• Participates in selected marketing and business development opportunities.
• Anticipates and develops solutions to technical and design problems following established standards. Understands utility requirements and loads, and coordinates with the engineering teams to ensure functionality and flexibility.
• Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff, may participate in professional development reviews and “Lessons Learned” sessions.
• Manages the lab equipment planning process and the management of the tracking process for the laboratory equipment through spreadsheet tracking tools and the creation of room data sheets.
• Laboratory programming delivery and how design impacts those systems – including space, operational, and equipment programming, as well as MEP systems and casework
• Develops architectural drawings and specifications to communicate planning concepts for project documentation and construction.
• Translates planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients, designers, and project team members.
• Applies proper QA/QC methods throughout project. May lead this effort.
• Leads the design development, modification and/or review of laboratory planning concepts and solutions.
• Laboratory planning, design, construction documents, construction administration, and project construction cost control for lab facilities
• Participates actively in the firm‐wide Science and Technology practice.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• Develops a comprehensive understanding of clients’ program requirements and standards and policies for completion.

Requirements

• Licensure preferred
• Actively seeks new knowledge in the design and planning of laboratories within technical facilities.
• Master’s degree preferred
• Requires 5 plus year’s progressive experience focused on programming and planning of all phases of a variety of laboratory types such as: vivarium, biocontainment, research, teaching (science), pharmaceutical, public health, clinical, process, and manufacturing facilities
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements for laboratory design
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required
• Provides advanced technical knowledge in the laboratory planning and programming of various sized pharmaceutical, academic research, biotech, or other emerging technical facilities.
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Minimum of 7+ years relevant Science and Technology Experience
• Sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines. Possess strong hand and advanced CAD drafting skills
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing; ability to convey laboratory planning needs to designers and other team members.
• Acquires strong CEL skills in addition to a deep understanding of the systems, methodology and products which go into various types of labs and a baseline understanding of the science that is studied so that they can provide novel and tailored design advice to our clients.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Project experience demonstrates significant involvement in science/technology/research facility design, including the design of traditional laboratories, production facilities, computational research, and higher education science teaching spaces

Benefits

• Life safety requirements

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance