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DLR Group · 5 months ago

Senior Laboratory Planner

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

DLR Group is an integrated design firm dedicated to enhancing the human experience through design. They are seeking a Senior Laboratory Planner to lead architectural laboratory programming, planning, and design projects for various clients, while also contributing to business development and team growth.

Architecture

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop trusting relationships with clients

Provide technical leadership on larger laboratory and science building design commissions, while concurrently overseeing and providing guidance on multiple small to medium-scale projects

Prepare and lead design presentations and project meetings

Develop space programs and physical plans for laboratory and high-tech facilities

Collaborate with the project team in planning the facility by developing planning grids, laboratory organization and service distribution concepts

Lead documentation of laboratory systems such as casework, lab equipment, and development of laboratory spaces to create innovative settings for discovery

Work closely with design architects, lab planners, and owners in documentation development and construction administration follow-through

Participate in marketing and business development efforts through pre-positioning, proposal development, interview participation and presentations

Mentor junior staff and participate in performance coaching

Participate in the recruitment and interviewing process as requested

Qualification

Laboratory PlanningDesign Software ProficiencyTechnical LeadershipSustainability KnowledgeProject ManagementClient ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMentoringTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Planning, or related field

Minimum 10 years of professional experience, leading and working on a range of project types, complexity, and scale

Experience with academic, research and STEM facilities for college & university clients

Strong leadership, written and verbal communication and organizational skills, facilitating the development of trusted relationships with clients and staff

Strong technical competence and proven experience in programming, design, and construction of laboratory facilities

Demonstrated understanding of code implementation, jurisdiction review, and construction practices

The ability to manage clients, project teams, and project processes with ease

Proficiency with and experience using current design software including Revit, Bluebeam, Enscape, and SketchUp

The ability to travel locally, nationally & internationally up to 25%

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our dynamic Science + Technology team culture

Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship