Senior Laboratory Planner
Atlanta, GA, United States
Overview:
HKS Atlanta is seeking a Senior Laboratory Planner to join our team.
A recognized leader who possesses exceptional design and technical abilities. Provides technical leadership and acts as an advisor on projects. Manages the firm's resources (people, processes and tools) and assignments with proficiency, fluency and aptitude. Endorses the firm's values by personally influencing client service, innovation and communication. Acts as subject matter expert in the design and planning of research and academic research facilities.
Responsibilities:
Project:
Creates and plans the conceptual design of laboratory projects in coordination with the design team
Develops a comprehensive understanding of a client's programmatic requirements, standards and policies for incorporation into the design solution
Leads the planning process by generating concepts and layout of internal departments, including assisting the users in laboratory workflow
Coordinates the work effort of multiple planning teams on large projects
Works closely with the client to schedule and develop agendas for user group meetings
Advises the client on meeting cadence, duration and required stakeholder involvement
Gathers open items and develops action items from user group meetings
Develops, modifies and/or reviews lab planning concepts and design solutions and may develop client program
Applies governing regulatory codes and licensing standards, and validates that those requirements for assigned segment of project are met
Prepares and modifies implementation documents and communicates planning concepts for project team members, both verbally and through graphic and written reports
Leads project team interaction internally and externally to effectively understand and implement design solutions and project plans from conceptual design to design execution
Prepares and presents for client meetings
Responsible for preparing and/or reviewing meeting minutes
Cultural:
Models and holds others accountable to the firm's cultural values, including a commitment to quality, innovation, learning and growth
Acts as a mentor by coaching and motivating project team members
Develops, recognizes, recruits and grows diverse talent
Manages conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment
Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team, including promoting communication and creating approachability
Actively promotes and incorporates the firm's principles of 'design excellence' through the integration of responsible and sustainable design practice with the art of design
Financial:
Collaborates in managing project to satisfy requirements from budget and schedule perspective while delivering a quality work product
Understands fundamental accounting principles and the project accounting process
Delivers project on defined budget requirements and maintains accountability to project plan and planned utilization rate
Revenue or Opportunity Generation:
Supports and leads the business development process by identifying new opportunities, marketing current clients for repeat business and assisting with proposals, budgets and schedules
Identifies, maintains and cultivates essential relationships
May lead proposal preparation process and participates in negotiation of scope and fees on contracts
Works with various Practice Leaders to pursue and develop new clients
May participate in marketing interviews
Qualifications:
Accredited professional degree in Architecture or related field
Architectural Registration strongly preferred
Typically 10+ years of experience with a lab planning experience background
Sustainable design accreditation preferred
Experience with architectural software such as Revit, AutoCAD and 3D modeling software preferred
Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
Proficient knowledge of current lab planning and programming concepts including patient safety and evidence-based design principles
Proficient knowledge of guidelines for design and construction of laboratory facilities
Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines and QA/QC process
Advanced knowledge of building codes and ability to research and apply/incorporate into implementation documents
Strong presentation skills
Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
Ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions
Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment
Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality
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If you currently work for HKS, please submit your application via the Internal Careers Portal .
HKS is an EEO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Veteran
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