Lab Planner, Science & Technology

Ware Malcomb has an exciting opportunity for a Lab Planner to join our team in San Diego.

Lab Planners are responsible for the programming, planning and coordination of multi-functional laboratory facilities for clients in the US and globally.

• Meet with user groups to determine technical requirements of proposed laboratory spaces.
• Prepare written program documents as required for sign-off by user groups and owners.
• Develop alternative design proposals based on user requirements.
• Responsible for coordinating project team members or key areas of project development as assigned to design and document best-of-class laboratory facilities.
• Conduct and document required code research for laboratory portions of projects in coordination with Project Manager and Science and Technology Director.
• In conjunction with Project Manager, interface as required with other disciplines or outside consultants.
• Perform submittal reviews and RFI responses during bidding and construction administration, on Laboratory related scope, as directed by and in conjunction with Project Manager.
• Work with other staff and orgs across Ware Malcomb’s offices to help coordinate efforts in the development of laboratory facilities and market diversification.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Science and Technology Director.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field; licensed or license track candidates preferred.
• Minimum ten years' experience in similar role.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and utility requirements.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Possess the ability to facilitate small group meetings with lab users.
• Proficiency in MS Office software and Autodesk AutoCAD. Knowledge of Autodesk Revit or other 2D and 3D software a plus.
• Candidate should be detail-oriented, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations.
• Active participation in professional organizations a plus.

• Capable of traveling to and from project sites for attending client, project, and construction meetings. 
• Ability to access existing and new project sites for observation, investigation, and evaluation purposes.
• Ability to use equipment for communication and documentation purposes.
• Visual acuity to perform responsibilities.

Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a contemporary and expanding full service design firm providing professional architecture, planning, interior design, civil engineering, branding and building measurement services to corporate, commercial/residential developer and public/institutional clients throughout the world.

With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, retail, and public/institutional projects.

The firm is also ranked among the top 15 architecture/engineering firms in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms and the top 30 interior design firms in Interior Design magazine's Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit www.waremalcomb.com.