Lab Planner

Our client is an award winning full-service design firm providing architecture, master planning, urban design, interior architecture, space planning and programming.

They are currently seeking a Senior Lab Planner with pre-design, programming & laboratory planning and knowledge of specialty architectural environments. This person must be a subject matter expert on the design and documentation of large lab projects – research and clinical labs or other technical lab types.

Requirements:

• Licensed architect with Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture with at least 15+ years of architectural or related experience, inclusive of 10+ years’ experience leading the design of lab and life sciences facilities.
• Revit experience required.
• Registered architect preferred.
• Knowledge of laboratory programming delivery and how design impacts those systems –including space, operational, and equipment programming, as well as MEP systems and casework.
• Substantial experience working directly with senior management representatives, scientists, laboratory managers and technicians, facilities and project managers, and other project stakeholders in determining and documenting programmatic requirements.
• LEED accredited preferred. Committed to the principles of sustainable design and resilient communities, able to demonstrate this commitment in a portfolio of work.
• Demonstrable working technical knowledge and skill set to guide discussions for laboratory (including vivarium) room/space development in conjunction with equipment and other technical attributes.
• Ability to work with end users to develop process flows, planning process and critical adjacencies of research and laboratory rooms for optimum efficiency and flexibility.
• Leadership experience, including managing client expectations, multi-disciplinary team, and meeting scope/schedule/budget.
• Advanced knowledge of the architectural planning and design process, construction documentation, construction administration and code requirements.
• Possess strong presentation skills with the ability to articulate ideas in interviews and other presentations.
• Skilled at developing and motivating teams of people both internally and externally, along with a desire to mentor team members.
• Must be authorized to work in the US

If you would like to be considered for this role please email your resume to Laura.toolan@opuscareers.com