Lab Planner

Jobtailor; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in San Diego leads complex architectural lab programming for science and technology facilities, including teaching, vivarium, and STEM spaces. You will develop space programs, lead project teams, and mentor junior staff while ensuring documentation meets codes and standards.

The role requires 8+ years in architectural lab planning, proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and SketchUp, and the ability to manage client relationships and project processes in a US work authorization context.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of architectural lab programming/planning and project architecture experience
• Architectural registration preferred
• Demonstrated effectiveness in managing clients, project teams, and project processes
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and SketchUp
• Expertise in Revit
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other industry-accepted products
• Unrestricted right to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural lab programming and planning for science and technology facilities
• Work closely with Principals, Project Managers, Designers, clients, and users
• Develop and validate program requirements for laboratory and high-tech facilities
• Develop space programs and physical plans at various scales
• Develop flexible planning grids, lab organization diagrams, and service distribution concepts
• Lead documentation of laboratory systems, casework, lab equipment, and laboratory spaces
• Participate in proposal development, interviews, presentations, and other marketing efforts
• Ensure designs and construction documents comply with building codes, zoning regulations, industry standards, and environmental requirements
• Guide production of comprehensive construction documents, drawings, specifications, and related documents
• Develop trusting client relationships
• Share knowledge with colleagues and mentor junior staff

Skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Client management

Team leadership

Education

Architectural registration preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Lead architectural lab programming and planning for science and technology facilities, including teaching and research, vivarium, and STEM facilities
• Work closely with Principals, Project Managers, Designers, clients, and users
• Develop and validate program requirements for laboratory and high-tech facilities
• Develop space programs and physical plans at various scales
• Develop flexible planning grids, lab organization diagrams, and service distribution concepts
• Lead documentation of laboratory systems, casework, lab equipment, and laboratory spaces
• Participate in proposal development, interviews, presentations, and other marketing efforts
• Ensure designs and construction documents comply with building codes, zoning regulations, industry standards, and environmental requirements
• Guide production of comprehensive construction documents, drawings, specifications, and related documents
• Develop trusting client relationships
• Share knowledge with colleagues and mentor junior staff

Requirements

• 8+ years of architectural lab programming/planning and project architecture experience
• Architectural registration preferred
• Demonstrated effectiveness in managing clients, project teams, and project processes
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and SketchUp
• Expertise in Revit
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other industry-accepted products
• Unrestricted right to work in the United States

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in architectural lab programming and planning, with a strong focus on developing comprehensive designs and documentation for science and technology facilities. Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead project teams effectively while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.