Laboratory Architecture Lead | MEP & Space Planning

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Northbrook (IL)

Hybrid

USD 80,000 - 105,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

UL Solutions in the United States is seeking a Real Estate Architect to support complex lab builds. You will work with a team of mechanical and electrical engineers and CAD planners to translate customer needs into space plans, cost estimates and timelines, ensuring code compliance and safety standards across facilities.

This hybrid role requires a bachelor’s degree in architecture, 5+ years experience, and preferred licensure.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
Active architectural licensure is strongly preferred
Proficiency in using architectural design software and tools, Revit, Sketchup & Enscape are required.
Strong understanding of sustainability principles and their application in architectural design and general industry for mechanical and electrical systems.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to various stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Strong leadership skills to inspire and guide cross-functional teams towards project success.
Also, experience in delivering alternative workplace solutions, remote management, virtual and distributed workforce and facilities operations will help.
Have oversight of project management process including partnering with external and internal partners and providers (i.e. architects, engineers, IT, HR, Security, FM, etc.).

Responsibilities

Assist and be responsible for the entire architectural process, from conceptualization to completion, for multiple projects simultaneously as assigned.
Assist and be responsible for coordination of MEPs for laboratories, ensuring capabilities are built to support testing requirements and equipment requirements as assigned.
Partner closely with the construction team to Facility Planning Engineering Associates to translate business requirements into space plans and develop the designs to estimate costs and timelines.
Assist in developing capabilities to create conceptual designs for cost estimation for new builds. These conceptual design phase in our laboratory projects are unique and complex and require in depth understanding of, and coordination with process systems required for testing.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain standard guidelines for our testing laboratories and offices, and review building plans of our existing footprint.
Create and / or review detailed and accurate blueprints of the highest quality of design for each location; includes detailed review comments.
Assist in developing and maintaining project specifications, developing standards for our buildings and laboratories.
Demonstrate excellent organizational and coordination skills to effectively assist the CAD team and Engineering team, including updates to our global portfolio.
Engage in transparent and efficient communication with stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and internal teams, to ensure smooth project coordination.
Take a proactive approach to identify potential challenges and provide creative solutions to overcome them, leveraging your analytical and problem-solving skills.