Lab Space Planner

About the role

Join JLL supporting the Amazon Global Real Estate & Facilities account as a Lab Space Planner. This role supports a leading Technology Division client's sophisticated laboratory planning initiatives. In this high-impact role, you'll serve as the technical authority on specialized lab environments, translating complex infrastructure requirements into actionable space plans that enable cutting-edge research and development. You'll collaborate with executive leadership, lab managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver strategic lab planning solutions that balance operational needs with business objectives. This position offers the opportunity to shape laboratory environments for a Fortune 500 technology client while working within JLL's industry-leading corporate real estate platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive lab space planning projects from initial requirements gathering through design validation and implementation handoff, ensuring seamless delivery
• Develop blocking and stacking exercises, FROM/TO scenarios, and test fit layouts that address power distribution, structural loads, HVAC capacity, acoustical requirements, and specialized equipment placement
• Collaborate with MEP consultants to validate technical feasibility including power loads, structural capacity, mechanical systems, and infrastructure adequacy for laboratory operations
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with lab owners, Business Unit Leadership, Lab Managers, and Client Strategic Lab teams to understand evolving space and operational requirements
• Create executive-ready lab planning binders featuring options analysis, technical recommendations, and decision frameworks that support leadership priorities
• Consolidate laboratory data into comprehensive tracking systems and maintain real-time dashboards showing project status, completion metrics, and outstanding requirements
• Coordinate across JLL Occupancy Planning, Facility Management, Engineering, Project Management, and Construction teams to ensure integrated project delivery

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Facility Management, Space Planning, or related technical discipline
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in lab space planning or facilities planning within corporate real estate environments
• Deep technical knowledge of laboratory operations, specialized equipment, and MEP infrastructure including power systems, HVAC requirements, acoustical design, and structural considerations
• Advanced proficiency in CAD tools (AutoCAD or equivalent) for creating detailed space plans and technical drawings
• Strong expertise in Microsoft/G-Suite applications and data visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI, or similar) for reporting and analysis
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for executive audiences
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, manage multiple concurrent workstreams, and thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Technology industry experience with understanding of tech sector lab requirements and operational models
• NCIDQ/CIDA, LEED AP, or other relevant professional certifications
• Experience with facility management systems such as Tririga or Archibus for space and asset management
• Track record managing large-scale campus consolidations, lab relocations, or multi-building laboratory programs
• Knowledge of occupancy utilization metrics, workplace analytics, and collaborative workplace design concepts
• Experience presenting to C-level executives and influencing strategic real estate decisions
• Familiarity with sustainable lab design practices and energy-efficient laboratory systems