Facilities/Lab Planner

Flux Resources is seeking a Senior Tech R&D Facilities/Lab Planner to join an Advanced Technology team. This full‑time hybrid role (2–3 days per week in the office) focuses on designing complex research and development environments for artificial intelligence, semiconductor development, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and other mission‑critical applications.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Planning & Programming: Lead programming and planning for complex R&D facilities; develop strategies for new construction and renovations; work directly with clients, researchers, lab managers, and technical users to define requirements; create efficient layouts, process flows, equipment layouts, and critical space adjacencies.
• Design & Technical Leadership: Produce innovative laboratory and interior architectural solutions; coordinate layouts with architectural, structural, and MEP systems; integrate labs with workplace and support spaces; generate plans, elevations, and technical details using firm standards and QA/QC procedures; provide quality‑control reviews throughout project delivery.
• Project Management: Manage laboratory planning from programming through construction administration; coordinate activities with clients, consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams; monitor scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables; support construction administration to maintain design intent.
• Client & Business Development: Build and maintain strong client relationships; present planning concepts, design strategies, and technical recommendations; support development of marketing materials and technical content for Advanced Technology and Mission Critical Facilities projects; collaborate with leadership on recruiting and growing technical design teams.
• Team Leadership: Mentor junior architects, planners, and designers; lead mid‑sized to large multidisciplinary project teams; foster collaboration across internal teams and external consultants; support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from an accredited program.
• Minimum 10 years of architectural, laboratory planning, or related experience.
• Strong experience planning complex research and development environments.
• Direct experience working with scientists, researchers, laboratory managers, facilities teams, technical stakeholders, and senior client leadership.
• Expertise in laboratory programming, space planning, equipment planning, technical room layouts, and laboratory operations.
• Experience coordinating architectural designs with MEP systems and specialized laboratory equipment.
• Proven communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while mentoring junior staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Architectural license (preferred).
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP).
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit.
• Experience designing dry laboratories, semiconductor testing facilities, clean rooms, chamber rooms, data‑hall laboratories, secure facilities (SCIFs), robotics development spaces, and advanced manufacturing environments.
• Experience integrating laboratory and workplace environments and knowledge of sustainable laboratory design principles.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams across global projects.
• Strong understanding of building codes, construction administration, and laboratory best practices.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $52.88 – $81.73 per hour (W‑2), based on an annual salary range of $110,000–$170,000.
• Medical: Two United Healthcare plans (PPO and HDHP with HSA) with employer contributions; coverage begins the 1st of the month after 60 days.
• Dental & Vision: United Healthcare dental (100% preventive care) and vision benefits for exams, frames, lenses, or contacts.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential counseling and additional wellness resources.
• Retirement & Savings: 401(k) eligibility after 30 days with automatic 6% enrollment (opt‑out available), 1% annual increases up to 10%, plus HSA with up to $480 employer contribution.
• Voluntary Benefits: Employee‑paid accident insurance and critical illness coverage.