Senior Lab Planner for Science & Tech Labs

HED; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HED is seeking a Senior Laboratory Planner to lead planning for medium to large laboratory projects within a collaborative team of architects, planners, designers, and engineers. The role spans STEM teaching labs, science spaces, and related support areas across multiple offices.

The candidate will guide programming, run code research, and develop design proposals while coordinating with project teams and clients to advance laboratory facilities and establish planning standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field required
• Minimum ten years of experience in similar role required
• Proficiency in MS Office software and Autodesk Revit required
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and utility requirements
• Strong written, verbal communication skills and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Meet with user groups to determine technical requirements of proposed laboratory spaces
• Prepare written program documents as required for sign-off by user groups and owners
• Develop alternative design proposals based on user requirements
• Coordinate project team members or key areas of project development as assigned to design and document best-of-class laboratory facilities
• Conduct and document required code research for laboratory portions of projects in coordination with Technical Architect and Design Leader
• Collaborate as required for effective project workflows with other disciplines or outside consultants
• Attend project meetings as necessary
• Document interpretation and submittal reviews during bidding and construction administration as directed by and in conjunction with Project Architect
• Work with other staff across HED’s national offices to help coordinate efforts towards advancing the world of laboratory facilities
• Develop presentation stories and related graphics as part of project team pursuits
• Participate and attend national conferences that advance HED’s reputation as thought leaders in the programming, planning, and design of science laboratories
• When needed, assemble and document science related equipment and their requirements for each project
• Perform other duties as assigned by the National Laboratory Planning Leader or by the Principal in Charge

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field

Professional license or license track preferred

Tools

MS Office

Autodesk Revit

2D/3D software knowledge

Job description

HED is seeking a Senior Laboratory Planner to lead planning for medium to large laboratory projects within a collaborative team of architects, planners, designers, and engineers. The role spans STEM teaching labs, science spaces, and related support areas across multiple offices.

The candidate will guide programming, run code research, and develop design proposals while coordinating with project teams and clients to advance laboratory facilities and establish planning standards.