ABOUT HED:
We are a nationwide team that is full of ideas, experience, creativity, passionate opinions, insatiable curiosity, uncompromising integrity, commitment, and skill. Our culture is about kindness, aspiration, embracing change and challenges, listening and learning from each other, encouraging continual learning, and inspiring collective growth. As an inclusive, integrated architecture and engineering practice, we value the diversity of perspectives, experiences, abilities, and expertise that advance both the work we do, and the world we share.
Position Summary:
The Senior Laboratory Planner role requires an individual dedicated to collaboration, critical thinking, and developing great design solutions. The position is intended for a mid-to-senior level career architect capable of excelling in a hybrid work environment. The position provides planning leadership for design teams within several sectors throughout all project phases from conception through construction. The ideal candidate will be able to lead programmatic and design-oriented research, develop strategies to identify and meet facility layout and infrastructure needs, and use exceptional graphic skills to represent planning and design concepts for multiple project teams. This professional is expected to lead projects, guide internal teams, and support firm-wide quality efforts. Proven experience and proficiency in planning and architectural design is required along with the ability to mentor other team members to accomplish the design goals established by the project team and market sector.
Essential Functions:
- Develop the project design and sustainability goals, program, and basis of design (BOD)
- Develop the project’s concept through programming and planning strategies in response to the project goals
- Prepare for implications of pertinent standards, ordinance, and code requirements for assigned projects
- Conduct material and product research as required for project development
- Create presentations, project reports, and narratives; improve drawing graphics and 3D representation of ideas, plans and diagrams
- Develop and maintain ongoing efforts to improve sector efficiency and quality of work
- Interface with other discipline team leaders and attend project meetings as necessary.
- Document interpretations and review submittals during bidding and construction administration.
- Utilize generative design and automation tools to create programs that can be incorporated into Rhino and Revit models; utilize design tools for planning building design iterations
Requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (4-year) degree
- Licensure preferred (or, at minimum, active pursuit of licensure)
- LEED Accredited Professional and/or WELL Accredited Professional preferred
- Minimum 10 years' experience in A/E industry preferred, with demonstrated proficiency to lead project design efforts on a range of project sizes and complexity, comfortable leading multiple projects simultaneously when needed, with 8 years of experience in Laboratory Planning
- Robust planning, design, and graphic skills required
- Commitment to an integrated design process working in an interdisciplinary environment that includes HED engineers, architects, and outside consultants
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in English
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to motivate and mentor staff and delegate work assignments
- Proficient in BIM/Revit as well as Microsoft Word, Excel Required
- Experience in Rhino, Concept Board/Miro, InDesign, Illustrator, Bluebeam, and Revizto preferred
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible
- Ability to work well with others, especially under deadline situations
- A commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to effectively communicate in writing and verbally via phone, video conferencing, and in-person.
- Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.
- Ability to travel to and from project sites to attend client, project, and construction meetings.
- Ability to access and navigate existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation.
Work Environment:
- We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home, with regular in-office days to connect with teammates and build culture.
- The office is a professional, open-space environment for collaborative and independent work.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in architecture or a related field
- Minimum ten years of experience in a similar role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
- Proficiency in Autodesk Revit
- Professional license or progress toward professional licensure
- LEED Green Associate or LEED Accredited Professional credential
- Knowledge of other 2D and 3D software
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment and utility requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to facilitate discussions with laboratory users, research teams, and client team members
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and collaborative work style
- Ability to work effectively with others under deadline situations
- Active participation in professional organizations
What We Do
At HED, we believe great design is about more than aesthetics—it’s about solving complex challenges, enriching communities, and building a better future. As an integrated design firm, we combine architecture, engineering, consulting, and planning to deliver sustainable, impactful solutions. Guided by a shared purpose to create positive change, we foster collaboration, diversity, and continuous learning, where bold ideas and fresh perspectives drive innovation. With nine offices across the U.S., we pair national resources with localized expertise to serve diverse markets, including education (Higher Ed and Pre K-12), healthcare, mission critical, workplace, housing and mixed-use, science and advanced manufacturing, community, and federal and transportation. Discover how HED advances your world at www.hed.design.
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