Lab Planner

Perkins&Will•Boston, MA

About The Position

As science and technology advances, so do laboratories. We design flexible, agile spaces that support complex technical needs and facilitate knowledge sharing. Come join our amazing and talented team as a Lab Planner! As a Lab Planner , you will be leading the laboratory project planning effort and sharing in the lab design toward the successful completion of complex technology facilities. You will provide the overall programming, master planning, lab design planning as well as communicate with clients/user groups to understand project requirements including leading the vision, program, planning, and design conversations in partnership with the design team. Typical Years of Requisite Experience: 8-10+ years Professional Licensure: Required You will: Provide advanced technical knowledge in the laboratory planning and programming of various sized pharmaceutical, academic research, biotech, or other emerging technical facilities. Provide technical planning expertise and leadership for laboratory facilities in the areas of programming, design, fitâout planning, equipment planning, MEP systems integration planning casework specification and construction administration Lead user group meetings (heads of departments, specialists, etc.) to collect program needs for laboratory specifications in technical facilities. Develop a comprehensive understanding of clients’ program requirements and standards and policies for completion. Lead the design development, modification and/or review of laboratory planning concepts and solutions. Generate project scope, plan, and services including overall concepts and detailed layouts for program elements during the contract process. Translate planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients, designers, and project team members. Lead in establishing overall project budgets and milestone schedules in coordination with project manager and project team. Communicate planning concepts to project teams, both verbally and through graphic and written reports. Develop architectural drawings and specifications to communicate planning concepts for project documentation and construction. Prepare and modifies architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, etc. Has the ability to survey and manage client’s lab equipment, or direct others to do so, and integrate such equipment into the detailed lab layouts and designs. Anticipate and develops solutions to technical and design problems following established standards. Understands utility requirements and loads, and coordinates with the engineering teams to ensure functionality and flexibility. Manage the lab equipment planning process and the management of the tracking process for the laboratory equipment through spreadsheet tracking tools and the creation of room data sheets. Apply proper QA/QC methods throughout project. May lead this effort. Develop and maintains excellent relationships with existing and potential clients. Participate in selected marketing and business development opportunities. Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects. Mentor and direct the work of less experienced staff, may participate in professional development reviews and “Lessons Learned” sessions. Actively seek new knowledge in the design and planning of laboratories within technical facilities. May lead periodic project meetings and presentations; ensure client is adequately briefed on project progress. Participate actively in the firmâwide Science and Technology practice. Lead the development of standard materials that describe the portfolio, systems, processes and people of the Science and Technology Group. Assure document standards are met and archives documents appropriately. Set up project team software parameters and manages standards. May prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and build models for client/project team review. Actively participate in industry associations to ensure visibility. Take personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices. Acquire strong CEL skills in addition to a deep understanding of the systems, methodology and products which go into various types of labs and a baseline understanding of the science that is studied so that they can provide novel and tailored design advice to our clients. 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.

Requirements

10+ 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
Bachelor of Architecture required
Licensure required
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
LEED GA within 6 months of hire
Proficiencies BIM
Building codes
Site analysis
Preliminary design studies
Contract documents
Field measurements
Life safety requirements
Specifications
Construction contract administration
Knowledge of : 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.
Possess strong hand and advanced CAD drafting skills
Software Advanced knowledge of 2 D /3 D 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
Proficiency in Revit or another BIM platform
Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
Physical modeling tools such as 3 D Printing and Laser cutting
Presentation tools such as In D esign and Photoshop
Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: 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

Responsibilities

Provide advanced technical knowledge in the laboratory planning and programming of various sized pharmaceutical, academic research, biotech, or other emerging technical facilities.
Provide technical planning expertise and leadership for laboratory facilities in the areas of programming, design, fitâout planning, equipment planning, MEP systems integration planning casework specification and construction administration
Lead user group meetings (heads of departments, specialists, etc.) to collect program needs for laboratory specifications in technical facilities.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of clients’ program requirements and standards and policies for completion.
Lead the design development, modification and/or review of laboratory planning concepts and solutions.
Generate project scope, plan, and services including overall concepts and detailed layouts for program elements during the contract process.
Translate planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients, designers, and project team members.
Lead in establishing overall project budgets and milestone schedules in coordination with project manager and project team.
Communicate planning concepts to project teams, both verbally and through graphic and written reports.
Develop architectural drawings and specifications to communicate planning concepts for project documentation and construction.
Prepare and modifies architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, etc.
Has the ability to survey and manage client’s lab equipment, or direct others to do so, and integrate such equipment into the detailed lab layouts and designs.
Anticipate and develops solutions to technical and design problems following established standards.
Understands utility requirements and loads, and coordinates with the engineering teams to ensure functionality and flexibility.
Manage the lab equipment planning process and the management of the tracking process for the laboratory equipment through spreadsheet tracking tools and the creation of room data sheets.
Apply proper QA/QC methods throughout project.
Develop and maintains excellent relationships with existing and potential clients.
Participate in selected marketing and business development opportunities.
Incorporate Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
Mentor and direct the work of less experienced staff, may participate in professional development reviews and “Lessons Learned” sessions.
Actively seek new knowledge in the design and planning of laboratories within technical facilities.
May lead periodic project meetings and presentations; ensure client is adequately briefed on project progress.
Participate actively in the firmâwide Science and Technology practice.
Lead the development of standard materials that describe the portfolio, systems, processes and people of the Science and Technology Group.
Assure document standards are met and archives documents appropriately.
Set up project team software parameters and manages standards.
May prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and build models for client/project team review.
Actively participate in industry associations to ensure visibility.
Take personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
Acquire strong CEL skills in addition to a deep understanding of the systems, methodology and products which go into various types of labs and a baseline understanding of the science that is studied so that they can provide novel and tailored design advice to our clients.
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.