Senior Laboratory Planning Lead | Innovative Science Labs

HED; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HED is seeking a Senior Laboratory Planner to lead programming and planning for medium- to large-scale laboratory projects. You will advise across offices, coordinating architects, planners, designers, and engineers to create advanced lab environments including STEM teaching labs, life and physical sciences, engineering, and cleanrooms.

The role involves establishing planning standards, collaborating with the National Laboratory Planning Leader, and supporting strategic project pursuits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture or related field required.
• Strong written, verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office software and Autodesk Revit required.

Responsibilities

• Meet with user groups to determine technical requirements of proposed laboratory spaces.
• Prepare written program documents for sign-off by user groups and owners.
• Develop alternative design proposals based on user requirements.
• Coordinate project team members across design and documentation of lab facilities.
• Conduct code research for laboratory portions of projects with the Design Leader.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and outside consultants as needed.
• Work with staff across HED offices to coordinate lab facility efforts.
• Develop presentation stories and graphics for project pursuits.
• Attend and contribute to national conferences advancing laboratory programming and planning.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Presenting and facilitating

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Tools

Autodesk Revit

MS Office

Other 2D/3D software

Job description

HED is seeking a Senior Laboratory Planner to lead programming and planning for medium- to large-scale laboratory projects. You will advise across offices, coordinating architects, planners, designers, and engineers to create advanced lab environments including STEM teaching labs, life and physical sciences, engineering, and cleanrooms.

The role involves establishing planning standards, collaborating with the National Laboratory Planning Leader, and supporting strategic project pursuits.