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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Lab Planner to lead laboratory project planning and design efforts for complex technology facilities. This role involves programming, master planning, and client communication to understand project requirements and lead vision, program, planning, and design conversations.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced technical knowledge in laboratory planning and programming for pharmaceutical, academic research, biotech, and other technical facilities.
- Offer technical planning expertise and leadership in programming, design, fit-out planning, equipment planning, MEP systems integration, casework specification, and construction administration for laboratory facilities.
- Lead user group meetings to gather program needs for laboratory specifications.
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of client program requirements, standards, and policies.
- Lead the design development, modification, and review of laboratory planning concepts and solutions.
- Generate project scope, plan, and services, including concepts and detailed layouts, during the contract process.
- Translate planning concepts into understandable terms for clients, designers, and project team members.
- Lead the establishment of project budgets and milestone schedules in coordination with the project manager and team.
- Communicate planning concepts to project teams verbally and through graphic and written reports.
- Develop architectural drawings and specifications to communicate planning concepts for project documentation and construction.
- Prepare and modify architectural documents, including elevations, sections, and details.
- Survey and manage client lab equipment, integrating it into detailed lab layouts and designs.
- Anticipate and develop solutions to technical and design problems, understanding utility requirements and coordinating with engineering teams.
- Manage the lab equipment planning process and tracking through spreadsheet tools and room data sheets.
- Apply proper QA/QC methods throughout projects.
- Develop and maintain excellent client relationships.
- Participate in marketing and business development opportunities.
- Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
- Mentor and direct the work of less experienced staff.
- Actively seek new knowledge in laboratory design and planning.
- Lead periodic project meetings and presentations, ensuring clients are briefed on project progress.
- Participate actively in the firm-wide Science and Technology practice.
- Lead the development of standard materials describing the Science and Technology Group's portfolio, systems, processes, and people.
- Ensure document standards are met and archive documents appropriately.
- Set up project team software parameters and manage standards.
- Prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and build models for client/project team review.
- Actively participate in industry associations.
- Take personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
- Acquire strong CEL skills and a deep understanding of lab systems, methodology, products, and baseline science to provide novel design advice.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, conveying laboratory planning needs to designers and team members.
- Work effectively in a team environment.
- Meet deadlines effectively.
Requirements
- 7+ years relevant Science and Technology Experience
- Project experience demonstrates significant involvement in science/technology/research facility design, including the design of traditional laboratories, production facilities, computational research, and higher education science teaching spaces
- Requires 5 plus year’s progressive experience focused on programming and planning of all phases of a variety of laboratory types such as: vivarium, biocontainment, research, teaching (science), pharmaceutical, public health, clinical, process, and manufacturing facilities
- Proficiency in Revit or another BIM platform
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing; ability to convey laboratory planning needs to designers and other team members.
- Ability to work in team environment.
- Ability to effectively meet deadlines.
Skills
- BIM
- Building codes
- Site analysis
- Preliminary design studies
- Contract documents
- Field measurements
- Life safety requirements
- Specifications
- Construction contract administration
- Technical and regulatory requirements for laboratory design
- Laboratory programming delivery and how design impacts those systems – including space, operational, and equipment programming, as well as MEP systems and casework
- Laboratory planning, design, construction documents, construction administration, and project construction cost control for lab facilities
- Sustainability, integrated design, and LEED guidelines
- Strong hand and advanced CAD drafting skills
- Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
- Advanced Revit
- Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
- Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign graphic software
- Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
- Physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting
- Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
- Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 7+ years relevant Science and Technology Experience
- 5+ years progressive experience focused on programming and planning of laboratory types
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required
- Master’s degree preferred
- Licensure preferred
- LEED GA within 6 months of hire
- Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design (LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation)
Salary/Compensations
- $118,800 - $149,000
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- FSA/HSA accounts
- 401k with employer match
- PTO and paid holidays
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Paid parental leave
- Commuter benefits
- Life insurance
- Learning and development opportunities
About the Company
- Our San Francisco studio, 100 people inside a 3,000-person global firm, is growing our life sciences, biotech, and advanced research pipeline.
Equal Opportunity
- Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.
- Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.