Senior Lab Planning & Projects Lead

APPA - Leadership in Educational Facilities; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University seeks a Laboratory Planner, Capital Projects to lead planning for the science and research capital portfolio on central campus. The role co-leads Yale's specialty laboratory team, coordinating with EH&S and operations to protect research continuity across occupied facilities.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Architecture or Planning and seven years of related experience, with strong PMIS and BIM skills for managing multi-project portfolios.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory planning and design for research facilities including lab ventilation and containment.
• Advanced leadership and communication skills for presenting options to stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, scheduling software, and PMIS with cost management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops planning models based on departmental priorities.
• Leads external consultants and internal teams during planning phases.
• Ensures alignment with codes, standards, and university design guidelines.
• Prepares presentations distilling complex issues into clear options for decision-making.
• Manages budgets, design resources, and project schedules for multiple projects.

Skills

Laboratory planning

Team leadership

Excel

Word

PMIS

Cost management

Communication

Project scheduling software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Planning

Tools

e-Builder

BIM/3-D modeling

Database & reporting tools

Job description

Yale University seeks a Laboratory Planner, Capital Projects to lead planning for the science and research capital portfolio on central campus. The role co-leads Yale's specialty laboratory team, coordinating with EH&S and operations to protect research continuity across occupied facilities.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Architecture or Planning and seven years of related experience, with strong PMIS and BIM skills for managing multi-project portfolios.