Senior Laboratory Planner

Senior Laboratory Architect

Award-winning architecture firm that is reputably one of the best places to work in Los Angeles & San Diego, earning California's Design Firm of the Year, is seeking a Senior Laboratory to join their growing Los Angeles or San Diego studio. Over 30 years of practice, this 150 person-firm is nationally recognized in programming, planning + design for the healthcare, science & technology, higher education, K-12, and civic sectors. The firm's expertise includes transformative projects for schools of medicine and the health professions, advanced research and teaching laboratories, leading-edge museums and civic landmarks, tech-offices, and innovative clinical facilities on higher ed, healthcare and urban campuses. The team is actively seeking talented Architects with a passion and expertise in healthcare project types. Candidates should have the following skill-set:

• Passion for the complexities of laboratory architecture
• Ability to work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment
• Ability to organize and lead occupant/user meetings
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Creative problem solving
• Strong verbal, written and graphic communication skills
• Ability to lead and mentor others in execution of laboratory projects
• Experience and knowledge in the following:
• Building codes and agency requirements (OSHPD, DSA, etc.)
• Building engineering systems and coordination with consultants
• Working with contractors/trades in collaborative delivery
• Development and QA/QC of contract documentation (drawings and specifications)

Preferred candidates will have:

• Minimum of 12 years' experience with the planning, design, coordination and documentation of academic, research and healthcare laboratory projects
• Experience working within a large in-house team-based structure and ability to lead coordination efforts with a variety of consultants
• Extensive experience with client interaction and external project team management
• Proficient in Revit/BIM production for large scale buildings
• Bachelors and/or Masters Degree in Architecture required
• Professional license required, license within the State of California preferred
• LEED-AP BD+C preferred

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