Senior Laboratory Planner

HDR, Inc.

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 140,350 - 200,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short & long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time away

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer-

Employee referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior Laboratory Planner in New York to coordinate all aspects of laboratory planning and design on complex projects. You will lead project planning efforts, collaborate with clients and design teams, and present technical information at conferences.

The role emphasizes translating client needs into laboratory concepts, coordinating with architects and engineers, and mentoring junior planners while upholding HDR’s employee-owned culture and commitment to community impact.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field.
At least 12 years related experience.
Strong organizational skills.
Knowledge of materials, methods and tools in construction.
Understanding of design techniques and producing precise plans.
Active participant in employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

Takes responsibility for coordinating all aspects of Laboratory Planning and Design on projects.
Lead the planning effort of a project team and with the client.
Present planning and programming information to client and design teams, author papers, and present at conferences.
Develops laboratory concepts aligned with architectural and engineering designs.
Mentor and coordinate team members and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field

Tools

Revit

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

dRofus

Rhino

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it's about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities. As part of our Architecture practice at HDR, you'll contribute to the design and delivery of spaces and experiences that advance community well-being around the world. From healing environments and learning spaces to research labs and civic landmarks and infrastructure, your work will directly influence how individuals experience the world around them. We bring together architects, planners, designers, and technical experts to solve complex design challenges with creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. From championing design excellence with an emphasis on resilience and sustainability to pioneering innovative building technologies, your contributions will leave a lasting impact on the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to drive meaningful change and help define the future of our communities.

Our clients live on the leading edge of Education, Science, and Advanced Technology. We, the lab planners at HDR, consider ourselves lucky to work with them every day. We come from a diverse background of architects, educators and scientists. There is no one formula for how we got here, but we all have a deep interest in what our clients do and a passion for problem-solving.

Lab planners are the conduits between the end users and the rest of the design team. We translate design vision to scientists, and science to designers. We're also in a position to have our ideas permeate throughout every aspect of our projects. Collaboration energizes us.

We are proud to be associated with some of the most advanced institutions and facilities in the world. We are honored to currently collaborate with 140+ Academic Institutions around the world, 30+ Top 50 Universities in 2024 U.S. News & World Report and 60+ R1 Doctoral Universities. Our work spans life science, physical science, nanoscience, engineering, and education facilities in all of the above. If a client has a one-of-a-kind facility, HDR is often the first to be called upon. Our clients want their designers to be able to think strategically about their unique problems, not just apply past experience. Staying ahead takes work. We invest significant time together reimagining the future of research and education, and how that will impact our clients, their projects, and our design thinking. The by-product of this passion are 11 R&D Magazine Lab of the Year awards.

Role

Senior Laboratory Planner

Takes responsibility for coordinating all aspects of Laboratory Planning and Design on projects. Able to analyze complex program information and develop a strong laboratory design concept, which is integrated with architectural and engineering designs. Lead the planning effort of a project team and with the client. Present planning and programming information and recommendations to client and design teams. Act as a client advocate within the design teams. Present HDR to prospective clients and present technical information at conferences and seminars, author papers, and similar activities that heighten the HDR presence in the market sector.

Responsibilities

Creates content and presents HDR expertise and capabilities to prospective clients

Leads lab planning efforts on projects

Analyzes program information and develops an overall laboratory concept

Responsible for the design of laboratory space with complex features

Develops and coordinates room design criteria for projects and distributes to the project team

Develops laboratory equipment list and casework layouts for projects

Reviews applicable code data

Provides leadership within the Education and Science Planning Group

Presents technical information to conferences and seminars or gets published at least every other year

Other such duties as are consistent with the position

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to full range of Laboratory Planning and Design

Architectural Registration

Benchmarking studies experience

Able to lead project planning team

Experience interviewing client/users/owners

Strong analytical skills and experience gathering information and interfacing with equipment vendors

LEED AP preferred

Good communication skills

Strong graphic and oral presentation capabilities

Enthusiasm for working within a team environment

Ability to mentor and train Laboratory Planners

Software Skills (Revit, Excel, Word, PowerPoint required, dRofus and Rhino)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or closely related field

A minimum of 12 years related experience

Strong organizational skills

Knowledge of materials, methods and tools involved in the construction of buildings

Understanding of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, prints, drawings and models

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

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What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Pay Range: New York $140,350 - 200,500