Lab Planner

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3 Locations
In-Office
77K-91K Annually
Senior level
Design
The Role
Leads architectural laboratory programming and planning for research, development, and high-tech facilities. Develops space programs, planning modules, lab organization diagrams, systems documentation, and code-compliant building strategies. Collaborates with clients, designers, project managers, engineers, and consultants; manages project processes, quality, fees, and procurement. Supports proposals, presentations, client relationships, and knowledge sharing while coordinating laboratory systems, equipment, sustainability, and EHS requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In
Overview:HGA’s Community + Live and Workplace markets are excited to welcome an experienced, detail-driven Lab Planner to our team!Location: Minneapolis, MN, Madison, WI, or Milwaukee, WI! This role will collaborate with Principals, Project Managers, and Designers while leading architectural lab programming and planning. Your expertise will help shape cutting-edge research and development environments and science + technology for corporate, government, and academic clients. If you’re passionate about innovation and thrive in a collaborative setting, we’d love to hear from you! 

In this role you will:


  • Meet with clients/users to develop or validate program requirements for lab and high-tech facilities.
  • Develop space programs and physical plans at a variety of scales.
  • Collaborate with the project team in planning facilities by developing flexible planning modules, lab organization diagrams and service distribution concepts.
  • Prepare documentation of laboratory systems such as casework, lab equipment, and development of laboratory spaces to create next generation settings for discovery.
  • Participate on multiple projects including job production and quality, with demonstration of fee management.
  • Participate in marketing efforts through proposal development, interview participation and presentations.
  • Develop trusting relationships with clients.
  • Utilize expertise and share knowledge with other staff members on lab programming and planning.
  • Understand and lead collection and organization of client HPM’s and drive organizational strategy for code compliance including control areas, occupancies, and transformation of client EHS approach where relevant.
  • Collaborate with MEP Engineering in support of required code, approaches, and coordination of relevant building systems to ensure compliance and quality.
  • Coordinate with and manage procurement of relevant consultants to ensure support for various project types.

You will need to have:


  • Bachelor’s degree in architecture; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Architectural licensure preferred.
  • 6 - 10 years architectural lab programming/planning experience.
  • LEED AP preferred.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in managing clients, project teams and project processes.
  • Design sensitivity, interest in sustainability and excellent technical ability.
  • Code understanding of HPM and impact to project delivery.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills.
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp and other industry accepted software as well as expertise with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite products is needed.

Salary Information:


The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA’s robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range: $77,300 - $91,400.


Additional Information:


At HGA, you’ll do the best work of your career. We design with impact by diving deep into the people and passions that shape every place. Empathy fuels us, curiosity drives us, and meaningful work leads to innovation. We celebrate individuality, embrace flexibility, and thrive together in the office three days a week.


Join our nationally recognized, award-winning team of architects, engineers, and interior designers — help us shape what’s next.


Learn more about us here.


Application Requirements & InstructionsPlease submit resume and portfolio for consideration.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in architecture
  • Master's degree in architecture
  • Architectural licensure
  • 6–10 years of architectural laboratory programming and planning experience
  • LEED AP credential
  • Experience managing clients, project teams, and project processes
  • Design sensitivity, interest in sustainability, and excellent technical ability
  • Understanding of HPM and its impact on project delivery
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, project management software, and Microsoft Office Suite
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The Company
HQ: Minneapolis, MN
1,812 Employees
Year Founded: 1953

What We Do

HGA is a national interdisciplinary design firm committed to making a positive, lasting impact for our clients and communities through research-based, holistic solutions. We believe that great design requires a sense of curiosity—forming deep insight into our clients, their contexts, and the human condition. We are a collective of 1,200 architects, engineers, interior designers, planners, researchers, and strategists. Our practice spans multiple markets, including science and technology, corporate, cultural, education, local and federal government, and healthcare. HGA’s work has received numerous awards throughout our history—from our own industries, as well as those of our clients. Equally as meaningful to us is the shared impact we create with our clients through purposeful design that speaks to the human experience. #HGA #HGADesign

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