Principal Laboratory Planner

About the role

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. It also involves working with designers, project architects, building engineers, and other design professionals as part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Project Performance Lead programming and planning efforts with project team and client.
• Key contact for client's leadership team.
• Establish, track and maintain project programming and planning budget.
• Cookordinate programming and planning efforts with other design and engineering disciplines.
• Effectively manage other planning staff.
• Work with entire project team to meet project schedule, quality deliverables, budgets, and profit goals.
• Lead collection of project requirements such as goals and objectives, facility functions, room requirements, adjacencies, and blocking and stacking.
• 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.

Skills

• Industry Expertise

Benefits

• 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.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

EdSci Planning