Senior Laboratory Planner — Lead Innovative Lab Planning

Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED) seeks a Senior Laboratory Planner to lead programming and planning for STEM teaching labs, life sciences, engineering, and related facilities across our national offices. The role advises project teams, develops programming documents, and helps set planning standards for laboratory environments.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients to advance best practices, coordinate across disciplines, and help pursue strategic projects in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field.
• Professional license or license track candidates preferred.
• Minimum ten years of experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in MS Office software and Autodesk Revit.
• Knowledge of other 2D and 3D software.
• Strong written, verbal communication skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to facilitate with laboratory users, research teams and related client team members.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic and collaborative.
• Active participation in professional organizations a plus.

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

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Presentation & graphics

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field

Professional license or license track

Tools

MS Office

Autodesk Revit

2D/3D software

Job description

Harley Ellis Devereaux (HED) seeks a Senior Laboratory Planner to lead programming and planning for STEM teaching labs, life sciences, engineering, and related facilities across our national offices. The role advises project teams, develops programming documents, and helps set planning standards for laboratory environments.

You will collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients to advance best practices, coordinate across disciplines, and help pursue strategic projects in a dynamic,