Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

HDR is seeking a Senior Laboratory Planner to coordinate all aspects of Laboratory Planning and Design on projects. This role involves analyzing complex program information, developing strong laboratory design concepts integrated with architectural and engineering designs, and leading project teams and client interactions. The position requires acting as a client advocate, presenting HDR's expertise to prospective clients, and contributing to market sector presence through technical presentations and publications.

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

Requirements

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
Exposure to full range of Laboratory Planning and Design
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
Good communication skills
Strong graphic and oral presentation capabilities
Enthusiasm for working within a team environment
Ability to mentor and train Laboratory Planners

Skills

Revit
Excel
Word
PowerPoint
dRofus
Rhino
LEED AP preferred

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

About the Company

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.
We believe architecture is more than designing buildings, it’s about providing solutions to societal challenges and creating stronger, more vibrant communities.
Our clients live on the leading edge of Education, Science, and Advanced Technology.
We are proud to be associated with some of the most advanced institutions and facilities in the world.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.