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We are growing in Seattle! We are experiencing explosive growth in the Science and Technology arena and have exciting opportunities for a Lab Planner to support our Seattle design team. You will have well rounded skills and be an individual who emotes passion, curiosity, and with innovative ideas to help us expand our award-winning local presence. Visit our projects and our people at www.perkinswill.com

Lab Planner (Salaried/Exempt Position)

Will be 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.

Common and baseline responsibilities of a LAB PLANNER, include but are not limited to:

Provides advanced technical knowledge in the laboratory planning and programming of various‐ sized pharmaceutical, academic research, biotech, or other emerging technical

• 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
• Participates in user group meetings (heads of departments, specialists, ) 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
• planning concepts into comprehensible terms for clients, designers, and project team
• Communicates planning concepts to project teams, both verbally and through graphic and written
• Anticipates and develops solutions to technical and design problems following established
• Develops and maintains excellent relationships with existing and potential clients. Participates in selected marketing and business development
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into
• Actively seeks new knowledge in the design and planning of laboratories within technical
• May lead periodic project meetings and presentations; ensure client is adequately briefed on project
• Assures document standards are met and archives documents
• Sets up project team software parameters and manages
• May prepare 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings and build models for client/project team
• Actively participates in industry associations to ensure

Essential Requirements:

Typical Years of Requisite Experience 15+ years of Science +Technology Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture required with laboratory design as main area focus of study.

Requires 5 plus year’s progressive 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.

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.

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.

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.

In Progress:

LEED GA within 6 months of hire

Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, CPHC/CPHE Passive House Institute Certified Passive House, or RELi AP.

At Perkins and Will, we believe that inclusion spurs creativity and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people and ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.

We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay range for this position is between $81,000 and $103,500 commensurate with qualifications.