Lab Planner

HGA; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 77,300 - 91,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) contributions

Paid parental leave

Medical and dental insurance

PTO and disability programs

Job summary

A prominent architectural firm is seeking an experienced Lab Planner for their Minneapolis office. In this role, you will collaborate with clients and project teams to develop innovative lab environments. The ideal candidate will have a degree in architecture, architectural licensure, and 6-10 years of lab programming experience. You will benefit from a competitive salary range of $77,300 to $91,400, along with robust benefits including a bonus program, paid leave, and health insurance. Join a recognized team shaping future research spaces.

Qualifications

• 6 - 10 years of architectural lab programming/planning experience.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in managing clients, project teams, and processes.
• LEED AP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to develop lab requirements.
• Develop space programs and plans.
• Collaborate on facility planning.

Skills

Architectural lab programming/planning

Client relationship management

Sustainability interest

Excellent written and verbal skills

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Knowledge of Revit

Knowledge of SketchUp

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture

Master’s degree preferred

Architectural licensure

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

HGA’s Public | Corporate practice is excited to welcome an experienced, detail-driven Lab Planner to our team – Minneapolis, MN, Rochester, MN or Milwaukee, WI!

It is expected you will collaborate with Principals, Project Managers, and Designers while leading architectural lab programming and planning. Your expertise will help shape cutting-edge research and development environments and science & technology for corporate, government, and academic clients. If you’re passionate about innovation and thrive in a collaborative setting, we’d love to hear from you!

In This Role You Will

• meet with clients/users to develop or validate program requirements for lab and high‑tech facilities
• develop space programs and physical plans at a variety of scales
• collaborate with the project team in planning facilities by developing flexible planning modules, lab organization diagrams and service distribution concepts
• prepare documentation of laboratory systems such as casework, lab equipment, and development of laboratory spaces to create next generation settings for discovery
• participate on multiple projects including job production and quality, with demonstration of fee management
• participate in marketing efforts through proposal development, interview participation and presentations
• develop trusting relationships with clients
• utilize expertise and share knowledge with other staff members on lab programming and planning
• understand and lead collection and organization of client HPM’s and drive organizational strategy for code compliance including control areas, occupancies, and transformation of client EHS approach where relevant
• collaborate with MEP Engineering in support of required code, approaches, and coordination of relevant building systems to ensure compliance and quality
• coordinate with and manage procurement of relevant consultants to ensure support for various project types

You Will Need To Have

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture; Master’s degree preferred
• Architectural licensure required
• 6 – 10 years architectural lab programming/planning experience
• LEED AP preferred
• Demonstrated effectiveness in managing clients, project teams and project processes
• Design sensitivity, interest in sustainability and excellent technical ability
• Code understanding of HPM and impact to project delivery
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp and other industry accepted software as well as expertise with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite products is needed

Salary Information

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA’s robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short‑ and long‑term disability programs. Salary Range: $77,300 – $91,400 depending on experience and expertise.

Additional Information

At HGA, you’ll do the best work of your career. We design with impact by diving deep into the people and passions that shape every place. Empathy fuels us, curiosity drives us, and meaningful work leads to innovation. We celebrate individuality, embrace flexibility, and thrive together in the office three days a week.

Join our nationally recognized, award‑winning team of architects, engineers, and interior designers — help us shape what’s next.

Learn more about us here.

Application Requirements & Instructions

Please submit resume and portfolio for consideration.