Senior Laboratory Planner

Overview:

Responsibilities:

• Creates and plans the conceptual design of laboratory projects in coordination with the design team
• Develops a comprehensive understanding of a client's programmatic requirements, standards and policies for incorporation into the design solution
• Leads the planning process by generating concepts and layout of internal departments, including assisting the users in laboratory workflow
• Coordinates the work effort of multiple planning teams on large projects
• Works closely with the client to schedule and develop agendas for user group meetings
• Advises the client on meeting cadence, duration and required stakeholder involvement
• Gathers open items and develops action items from user group meetings
• Develops, modifies and/or reviews lab planning concepts and design solutions and may develop client program
• Applies governing regulatory codes and licensing standards, and validates that those requirements for assigned segment of project are met
• Prepares and modifies implementation documents and communicates planning concepts for project team members, both verbally and through graphic and written reports
• Leads project team interaction internally and externally to effectively understand and implement design solutions and project plans from conceptual design to design execution
• Prepares and presents for client meetings
• Responsible for preparing and/or reviewing meeting minutes and other appropriate documents for client and consultant coordination meetings

Qualifications:

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field
• Architectural Registration strongly preferred
• Typically 10+ years of experience with a lab planning experience background
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred
• Experience with architectural software such as Revit, AutoCAD and 3D modeling software preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
• Proficient knowledge of current lab planning and programming concepts including patient safety and evidence-based design principles
• Proficient knowledge of guidelines for design and construction of laboratory facilities
• Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines and QA/QC process
• Advanced knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into implementation documents
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions
• Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
• Travel will be required

Base Salary Range: $120k -$165k annually - San Diego location only

The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in the Los Angeles location only. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees. To learn more about our benefits visit this page.

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