Marketing SpecialistStrategic Planner

We are currently seeking a Lab Planner to join our team. As a Lab Planner, you are responsible for assisting the laboratory project planning effort toward the successful completion of complex technology facilities; provides overall programming, master planning, lab design planning; communicates with clients/user groups to understand project requirements.

• Provides technical knowledge in the laboratory planning and programming of various-sized pharmaceutical, academic research, biotech, or other emerging technical facilities.
• Provides technical planning for laboratory facilities in the areas of programming, design, fit‑out planning, equipment planning, MEP systems integration planning casework specification and construction administration.
• Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff, may participate in professional development reviews and “Lessons Learned” sessions.
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Develops and maintains excellent relationships with existing and potential clients. Participates in selected marketing and business development opportunities.
• Actively seeks new knowledge in the design and planning of laboratories within technical facilities.
• Regularly participates in the firm-wide Science + Technology Group activities.
• Assures HOK document standards are met and archives documents appropriately.
• Actively participates in industry associations to ensure visibility.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.
• Fosters a culture of external and internal client service.

• Participates in user group meetings (heads of departments, specialists, etc.) to collect program needs for laboratory specifications in technical facilities.
• Develops a comprehensive understanding of clients’ program requirements and standards and policies for completion.
• Assists in the design development, modification and/or review of laboratory planning concepts and solutions.
• Translates planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients, designers and project team members.
• Assist in establishing overall project budgets and milestone schedules in coordination with project managers, architect and project engineers.
• Communicates planning concepts to project teams, both verbally and through graphic and written reports.
• Develops architectural drawings and specifications to communicate planning concepts for project documentation and construction.
• Prepares and modifies architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, etc.
• Anticipates and develops solutions to technical and design problems following established standards.
• Applies proper QA/QC methods throughout project.
• May lead periodic project meetings and presentations; ensure client is adequately briefed on project progress.
• Assists in the development of standard materials that describe the portfolio, systems, processes and people of the Science + Technology Group.
• Sets up project team software parameters and manages standards.
• May prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and build models for client/project team review.

• Demonstrates creativity, passion and interest in design and planning of laboratories within technical facilities.
• Knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements for laboratory design.
• Knowledge of laboratory programming delivery and how design impacts those systems –including space, operational, and equipment programming, as well as MEP systems and casework.
• Knowledge of laboratory planning, design, construction documents, construction administration and project construction cost control for lab facilities.
• Knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
• Possess strong hand and advanced drafting skills.
• Profi…