Overview:

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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