Lab Planner

SmithGroup • Houston, TX

380d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lab Planner at SmithGroup will be responsible for developing and validating program requirements for laboratory and high-tech facilities. This role involves collaborating with project teams to create effective space programs and physical plans, leading documentation of laboratory systems, and managing projects to ensure quality and scope are met. The position also includes client interaction and participation in marketing efforts.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in programming, planning of laboratory and high-technology facilities.
• Experience with academic, research and preferably STEM facilities for college & university clients, required.
• Project experience in a range of project types, complexity and scale, and is comfortable managing clients, project teams and project processes.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and data-based systems; working knowledge of Revit highly desired, along with SketchUp, Rhino and Grasshopper.
• The ability to travel locally, nationally & internationally up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

• LEED AP and Architectural Registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients/users to develop or validate program requirements for lab and high-tech facilities.
• Develop space programs and physical plans at a variety of scales.
• Collaborate with the project team in planning the facility by developing planning grids, lab organization and service distribution concepts.
• Lead documentation of laboratory systems such as casework, lab equipment, and development of laboratory spaces.
• Manage projects including negotiating project scope and fees, job production and quality, and fee management.
• Participate in marketing efforts through proposal development, interview participation and presentations.
• Develop trusting relationships with clients.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Hybrid work environment
• 401(k)
• Parental leave
• Wellbeing resources
• PTO immediately available to new hires
• 15 extra Fridays off - on top of holidays
• One-on-one career coaching
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree