Senior Lab Planner - Science & Technology Labs (Hybrid)

Perkins&Will; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will in Chicago is seeking a Lab Planner to lead laboratory programming and planning for complex science facilities, translating technical requirements into flexible, sustainable design solutions.

You will collaborate with clients, researchers, and multidisciplinary teams from visioning through construction, applying strong leadership and BIM tools to deliver high-quality documentation and coordination.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Architecture and professional architectural licensure.
• 5+ years of progressive laboratory planning experience; 8–10+ typical.
• Experience with space programming, research workflows, equipment planning, MEP coordination.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and BIM-based workflows; strong documentation.
• Strong communication and leadership; able to lead user group discussions.
• LEED GA accreditation within six months; Living Design accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory planning and programming for science projects.
• Collaborate with clients and user groups to understand workflows.
• Guide design development from master planning to construction documents.
• Coordinate complex technical systems with engineering teams.
• Develop architectural documentation and room data sheets.
• Support project delivery including budgets and milestones.
• Communicate concepts through drawings, reports, and discussions.
• Mentor team members and contribute to Perkins&Will's S&T practice.
• Integrate sustainable design principles including LEED considerations.

Skills

Lab planning

Project leadership

Client collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

LEED knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Master's degree in Architecture or related field

LEED Green Associate (LEED GA)

Living Design accreditation

Tools

Rhino

Grasshopper

SketchUp

Enscape

V-Ray

Adobe Creative Suite

Ladybug

Climate Studio

Physical modeling

Job description

Perkins&Will in Chicago is seeking a Lab Planner to lead laboratory programming and planning for complex science facilities, translating technical requirements into flexible, sustainable design solutions.

You will collaborate with clients, researchers, and multidisciplinary teams from visioning through construction, applying strong leadership and BIM tools to deliver high-quality documentation and coordination.