Science & Technology Planner

Perkins&Will•Austin, TX

About The Position

As a Science & Technology Planner at Perkins&Will, you will contribute to planning and design projects by applying expertise in master planning, architecture, and the design process. You will help teams deliver work that meets firm and project goals, quality standards, schedules, client needs, and budgets. The role includes helping clients define facility goals and objectives, developing architectural programs, preparing design alternatives, and supporting work across schematic design, construction documentation, and facility evaluation. The position also involves collecting and evaluating project data through interviews, focus groups, end-user surveys, observation, and post-occupancy evaluation. You will review documents for accuracy and compliance, participate in design reviews and marketing activities, communicate and coordinate with project teams, partners, and consultants, and mentor staff. Candidates need a professional degree in architecture or a related discipline and typically have 8–10+ years of relevant experience. A professional architectural license or 25 years of design-profession experience is preferred. LEED Green Associate certification is required within six months of hire, along with professional accreditation in an area of Living Design.

Requirements

Typically 8–10+ years of requisite experience.
Professional degree in architecture or a related discipline.
LEED Green Associate certification within six months of hire.
Professional accreditation in one area of Living Design, such as 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.
Proficiency in BIM, building codes, site analysis, preliminary design studies, contract documents, field measurements, life-safety requirements, specifications, construction contract administration, and construction techniques.
Knowledge of LEAN concepts or accreditation.
OSHPD knowledge for California and Certificate of Need knowledge, which varies by state.
Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software and advanced Revit.
Knowledge of conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper, Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite, visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay, and presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop.

Nice To Haves

Professional architectural license or 25 years of experience in the design profession.
ACHA accreditation.

Responsibilities

Understand and execute the design process and project requirements while contributing to team success and adhering to firm and project goals and standards.
Provide master planning, design, and related architectural expertise.
Collaborate with the project team to meet design, quality, schedule, client, budget, and timetable requirements.
Help clients determine facility goals and objectives through programming.
Assist in producing architectural programs for clients.
Participate actively on project teams and communicate with team members in a timely manner.
Participate in marketing proposals and interviews.
Prepare alternative design solutions based on clients’ long-range plans during master planning and design phases.
Support team members during schematic design.
Provide room and apartment layouts and assist with selecting building systems.
Help incorporate program requirements during construction-document phases.
Assist in evaluating existing facilities.
Manage, develop, and facilitate data collection through interviews, focus groups, end-user surveys, observation, and post-occupancy evaluation.
Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compliance with the Project Delivery Manual.
Participate and collaborate in design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups.
Communicate and provide direction effectively to support high team performance.
Mentor staff.
Coordinate effectively with partners and consultants.