Principal Laboratory Planner

About the role

We are currently looking for a Principal Laboratory Planner to join our Education and Science practice. This position involves leading laboratory programming and planning for a broad range of projects with a focus on physical science research environments including cleanrooms, vibration sensitive labs, quantum computing, engineering and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory programming and planning efforts with the project team and client.
• Key contact for the client's leadership team.
• Establish, track, and maintain project programming and planning budget.
• Cook up programming and planning efforts with other design and engineering disciplines.
• Effectively manage other planning staff.
• Work with the entire project team to meet project schedule, quality deliverables, budgets, and profit goals.
• Direct preparation of program statements, planning documents, contract documents, and specifications for research, educational and related spaces.
• Write technical specifications in compliance with standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate lab equipment, cabinetry and casework and assist clients in selection process.

Requirements

• Mentor planning staff regularly providing guidance for staff development and advancement.
• Contribute to program-specific content development such as benchmarking information, BIM library, master specifications, planning standards, etc.
• Participate in Quality Control process through peer reviews, project charrettes and daily mentoring.
• Participate in program and company training, recognition and awards programs.
• Develop and present presentations for in-house education and training.

Qualifications

• Applicable planning experience with research and educational facilities.
• Programming, planning and designing focus in physical science research environments including cleanrooms, vibration sensitive labs, quantum computing, engineering and beyond.
• Demonstrated experience in client relationship development and related business development.
• Knowledge of applicable planning and design guidelines and codes.
• Commitment to sustainable design; LEED accreditation.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office products, and graphics software.
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture.
• 15 years related experience.
• A minimum 7 years project management experience.
• Registered Architect.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project).
• Extensive knowledge and experience within the local and regional market.
• Strong team leadership, mentoring, motivational/organizational and people skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale projects.
• Experience leading a team on projects and making client presentations.

Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. HDR provides a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.