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Perkins&Will · 9 hours ago

Senior Lab Planner - Science & Technology

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Perkins&Will is a design firm that focuses on creating innovative spaces, and they are seeking a Senior Lab Planner to assist in the laboratory project planning for complex technology facilities. The role involves providing technical planning expertise, leading user group meetings, and developing project scopes while ensuring client satisfaction and adherence to standards.

ArchitectureInterior DesignSustainability

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide advanced technical knowledge in the laboratory planning and programming of various sized academic and corporate research, biotech, life sciences, animal facilities, or other emerging technical facilities. cGMP and high containment experience is a plus

Provide technical planning expertise and leadership for laboratory facilities in the areas of programming, design, fit‐out planning, equipment planning, MEP systems integration planning casework specification and construction administration

Lead user group meetings (heads of departments, specialists, etc.) to collect program needs for laboratory specifications in technical facilities

Develop a comprehensive understanding of clients’ program requirements and standards and policies for completion

Assist in the design development, modification and/or review of laboratory planning concepts and solutions

Assist in developing project scope, plan, and services during the contract process

Translate planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients, designers and project team members

Assist in establishing overall project budgets and milestone schedules in coordination with project manager and project team

Communicate planning concepts to project teams, both verbally and through graphic and written reports

Develop architectural drawings and specifications to communicate planning concepts for project documentation and construction

Anticipate and develop solutions to technical and design problems following established standards

Apply proper QA/QC methods throughout project. May lead this effort

Develop and maintain excellent relationships with existing and potential clients

Participate in selected marketing and business development opportunities

Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects

Mentor and direct the work staff, may participate in professional development reviews and “Lessons Learned” sessions

Actively seek new knowledge in the design and planning of laboratories within technical facilities

Lead periodic project meetings and presentations; ensure client is adequately briefed on project progress

Participate actively in the firm‐wide Science+Technology practice

Assist in the development of standard materials that describe the portfolio, systems, processes and people of the S+T Group

Assure document standards are met and archives documents appropriately

Set up project team software parameters and manages standards

Actively participates in industry associations, make presentations and write articles to ensure visibility

Qualification

Laboratory design expertise3D modeling proficiencyProgrammingPlanningLEED GAAP accreditationLicensure in ArchitectureClient communicationSustainable design solutionsTeam leadershipProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Architecture required with laboratory design as main area focus of study

15+ years of Science +Technology experience

Requires 5 plus year's progressive experience focused on programming and planning of all phases of a variety of laboratory types such as: vivarium, biocontainment, research, teaching (science), pharmaceutical, public health, clinical

Proficiency in 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software; including Revit

LEED GA or AP accreditation within 6 months of hire

Licensure required

Company

Perkins&Will

Glassdoor4.0

Since 1935, we’ve believed that design has the power to make the world a better, more beautiful place.

Founded in 1935

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://perkinswill.com

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