Senior Lab Planner

Senior Laboratory Planner

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead programming and laboratory planning efforts across a range of complex research and technical facilities.
• Guide teams through the design, equipment planning, casework specification, and MEP coordination of laboratories and related spaces.
• Translate client goals and operational requirements into functional, innovative lab design solutions.
• Oversee the development of planning documents, specifications, and drawing sets through all phases, from concept to construction administration.
• Apply quality assurance/quality control best practices throughout project execution.

• Facilitate programming sessions with stakeholders and user groups to define project needs (including SOPs and regulatory considerations).
• Lead presentations and project updates, ensuring clear communication and alignment with client expectations.
• Cultivate strong client relationships and support new business efforts by representing the firm as a subject-matter expert in lab planning.

• Provide direction to project managers, designers, and engineers in developing scope, budgets, and schedules.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to internal knowledge sharing, standards development, and strategic planning initiatives.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture required; Master’s preferred. A focus or certification in lab planning is a plus.
• Minimum of 12 years of lab planning and programming experience across a range of facility types such as academic, clinical, vivarium, biocontainment, teaching/research labs, pharma, and/or manufacturing environments.
• At least 5 years of experience leading teams and guiding clients through complex technical projects.
• Architecture license preferred; LEED Accreditation or Green Associate certification is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams.