Lab Planner - San Francisco, United States - HOK
Description
We are currently seeking an 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.
Leadership
- Provides advanced technical knowledge in the laboratory planning and programming of varioussized pharmaceutical, academic research, biotech, or other emerging technical facilities.
- Provides technical planning expertise and leadership for laboratory facilities in the areas of programming, design, fitout 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.
- Participates actively in the firmwide Science + Technology Market within HOK.
- 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.
Teamwork
- 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.
- Assists in developing project scope, plan, and services during the contract process. Translates planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients, designers and project team members.
- Assists 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 this effort.
- 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.
Required Skills:
- 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 CAD drafting skills.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign graphic software preferred.
- Proficiency in Revit or other BIM platform preferred.
- Proficiency in NewForma preferred.
- 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.
- Bachelor's degree in architecture or equivalent in education or experience required, laboratory design certification preferred. Master's degree preferred.
- 5 years' 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.
- Architecture licen
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