Senior Laboratory Planner - Lead Science Facility Design

HED; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HED is seeking a Senior Laboratory Planner to lead laboratory planning for medium- to large-scale projects within an integrated team of architects, planners, designers, and engineers. You will advise across offices and market sectors, providing programming and planning for STEM teaching labs, life and physical sciences, and related support spaces.

The role supports advancing planning standards, best practices, and strategic project pursuits in collaboration with national leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field required.
• Professional license or license track candidates preferred.
• Minimum ten years of experience in similar role required.
• LEED Green Associate or LEED Accredited Professional preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office software and Autodesk Revit required.
• Knowledge of other 2D and 3D software preferred.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and utility requirements.
• Strong written, verbal communication skills and organizational skills.

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 with other disciplines or outside consultants for effective project workflows.
• Attend project meetings as necessary.
• Document interpretation and submittal reviews during bidding and construction administration as directed by the Project Architect.
• Work with staff across HED’s offices to coordinate laboratory facility efforts.
• Develop presentation stories and related graphics for pursuits.
• Participate in national conferences to advance HED’s thought leadership in science labs.
• Assemble and document science equipment requirements for each project.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the National Laboratory Planning Leader or Principal in Charge.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field

Professional license (preferred)

Tools

Autodesk Revit

MS Office

2D/3D software

Job description

HED is seeking a Senior Laboratory Planner to lead laboratory planning for medium- to large-scale projects within an integrated team of architects, planners, designers, and engineers. You will advise across offices and market sectors, providing programming and planning for STEM teaching labs, life and physical sciences, and related support spaces.

The role supports advancing planning standards, best practices, and strategic project pursuits in collaboration with national leaders.