Lab Planner

We are seeking a Lab Planner (8-10+ years of experience) that will be responsible for leading the laboratory project planning effort and sharing in the lab design toward the successful completion of complex technology facilities. This role provides overall programming, master planning, lab design planning; communicates with clients/user groups to understand project requirements including leading the vision, program, planning, and design conversations in partnership with the design team.

As a Lab Planner on the Perkins&Will team, responsibilities will include:

• Provides advanced technical knowledge in the laboratory planning and programming of various sized pharmaceutical, academic research, biotech, or other emerging technical facilities.
• 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
• Leads user group meetings (heads of departments, specialists, etc.) to collect program needs for laboratory specifications in technical facilities.
• Develops a comprehensive understanding of clients’ program requirements and standards and policies for completion.
• Leads the design development, modification and/or review of laboratory planning concepts and solutions.
• Generates project scope, plan, and services including overall concepts and detailed layouts for program elements during the contract process.
• Translates planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients, designers, and project team members.
• Leads in establishing overall project budgets and milestone schedules in coordination with project manager and project team.
• Communicates planning concepts to project teams, both verbally and through graphic and written reports.
• Develops architectural drawings and specifications to communicate planning concepts for project documentation and construction.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Applies proper QA/QC methods throughout project. May lead this effort.
• Develops and maintains excellent relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Participates in selected marketing and business development opportunities.
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff, may participate in professional development reviews and “Lessons Learned” sessions.
• Actively seeks new knowledge in the design and planning of laboratories within technical facilities.
• May lead periodic project meetings and presentations; ensure client is adequately briefed on project progress.
• Participates actively in the firm‐wide Science and Technology practice.
• Leads the development of standard materials that describe the portfolio, systems, processes and people of the Science and Technology Group.
• Assures document standards are met and archives documents appropriately.
• Sets up project team software parameters and manages standards.
• May prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and build models for client/project team review.
• Actively participates in industry associations to ensure visibility.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing; ability to convey laboratory planning needs to designers and other team members.
• Ability to work in team environment.
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 7+ years relevant Science and Technology Experience
• 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
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required
• Master’s degree preferred
• Licensure 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
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire 
• 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

PROFICIENCIES

• BIM
• Building codes
• Site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
•  Field measurements
•  Life safety requirements
• Specifications
• Construction contract administration
• Knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements for laboratory design
• Laboratory programming delivery and how design impacts those systems – including space, operational, and equipment programming, as well as MEP systems and casework
• Laboratory planning, design, construction documents, construction administration, and project construction cost control for lab facilities
• Sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines. Possess strong hand and advanced CAD drafting skills

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 4MB).

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