Senior Lab & Science Project Architect

Gensler; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

ESOP

Profit sharing

Well-being programs

Job summary

Gensler's Boston office is seeking a Project Architect - Lab & Sciences to join a team dedicated to telling stories and creating experiences in science and technical spaces. You will design, document, and coordinate lab environments, working with scientists and facilities teams to translate program needs into concept and construction documentation.

Qualified candidates have 10+ years in architecture with lab programming experience, a valid architecture license, Revit proficiency, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Architecture inclusive of 5+ years of experience focused on programming and planning of all phases of a variety of laboratory types.
• Architecture license required.
• Experience working with senior management, scientists, laboratory managers and technicians, facilities and project managers, and other project stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Knowledge of laboratory programming delivery and how design impacts those systems including space, operational, and equipment programming, as well as MEP systems and lab casework.
• Knowledge of laboratory planning, design, construction documents, construction administration and project construction cost control for lab facilities.
• LEED accredited preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide design and documentation of Sciences Workplace for a range of projects.
• Develop architectural drawings and specifications to communicate planning concepts for project documentation and construction.
• Apply proper QA/QC methods throughout project.
• Lead periodic project meetings and presentations; ensure client is adequately briefed on project progress.
• Set up project team software parameters and manage standards.
• Participate in user group meetings to collect program needs for Technical and Non Technical spaces.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of clients' program requirements and standards and policies for completion.
• Assist in the design development, modification and/or review of Design Concepts and solutions, prioritizing sustainably-responsible design.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of lab equipment and lab casework.
• Assist in developing project scope, plan, and services during the contract process.
• Translate planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients, designers and project team members.
• Assist in establishing overall project budgets and milestone schedules in coordination with project managers, architects and project engineers.
• Communicate planning concepts to project teams, both verbally and through graphic and written reports.
• Develop architectural drawings and specifications to communicate planning concepts for project documentation and construction.
• Prepare and modify architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, etc.
• Anticipate and develop solutions to technical and design problems following established standards.

Skills

Lab planning

Architectural design

Client collaboration

LEED knowledge

Travel readiness

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Revit

Job description

Gensler's Boston office is seeking a Project Architect - Lab & Sciences to join a team dedicated to telling stories and creating experiences in science and technical spaces. You will design, document, and coordinate lab environments, working with scientists and facilities teams to translate program needs into concept and construction documentation.

Qualified candidates have 10+ years in architecture with lab programming experience, a valid architecture license, Revit proficiency, and a