Senior Lab PlannerArchitectureSeattleFifth AvenueSuite Seattle, WA moreJun

Senior Lab Planner

Perkins&Will Seattle is seeking a Senior Lab Planner with 10-15+ years of experience in leading programming, master planning, and laboratory design for complex, technology-driven projects, guiding work from early vision through design completion. In close partnership with clients, user groups, and integrated design teams, this role translates scientific and operational needs into innovative, high-performing lab environments.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides advanced technical knowledge in the laboratory planning and programming of various sized pharmaceutical, academic research, biotech, or other emerging technical facilities.
• Provides technical planning expertise and leadership for laboratory facilities in the areas of programming, design, fit‐out planning, equipment planning, MEP systems integration planning casework specification and construction administration
• Leads 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.
• Leads the design development, modification and/or review of laboratory planning concepts and solutions.
• Generates project scope, plan, and services including overall concepts and detailed layouts for program elements during the contract process.
• Translates planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients, designers, and project team members.
• Leads in establishing overall project budgets and milestone schedules in coordination with project manager and project team.
• 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. 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.
• Anticipates 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.
• Manages 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.
• Exhibits a deep understanding of the systems, methodology and products which go into various types of labs.
• Demonstrates a baseline understanding of the science studied at the lab to provide tailored design advice to our clients.
• Excellent client engagement skills to maintain relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Applies proper QA/QC methods throughout project. May lead this effort.
• Participates in selected marketing and business development opportunities.
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects.
• Mentors and directs the work of less experienced staff, may participate in professional development reviews and "Lessons Learned" sessions.
• Actively seeks new knowledge in the design and planning of laboratories within technical facilities.
• Leads periodic project meetings and presentations; ensure client is adequately briefed on project progress.
• Participates actively in the firm‐wide Science and Technology practice.
• Leads the development of standard materials that describe the portfolio, systems, processes and people of the Science and Technology Group.
• Assures document standards are met and archives documents appropriately.
• Sets up project team software parameters and manages standards.
• Prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and build models for client/project team review.
• Actively participates in industry associations to ensure visibility.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices and technical facilities.
• Leads periodic project meetings and presentations; ensure client is adequately briefed on project progress.
• Acquires strong CEL skills in…