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DGA Group

Lab Planner

DGA Group

. Design and plan laboratories within technical facilities .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeNewport Beach • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $110,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in architectural lab programming and planning, with a strong focus on developing space programs and ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory requirements. Proven ability to lead project teams, manage client relationships, and produce comprehensive construction documents.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Architectural Lab ProgrammingRevit ExpertiseAutoCAD KnowledgeClient Relationship ManagementConstruction Document Development

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Hard Skills
Architectural Lab ProgrammingProject Architecture ExperienceSpace Program DevelopmentFlexible Planning GridsLab Organization DiagramsService Distribution ConceptsDocumentation of Laboratory SystemsCasework KnowledgeLab Equipment KnowledgeBuilding Codes Compliance
Soft Skills
Excellent Written SkillsExcellent Verbal SkillsClient ManagementTeam CollaborationMentoring Junior Staff
Tools & Technologies
RevitAutoCADSketchUpMicrosoft Office Suite
Certifications & Qualifications
Architectural Registration
Industry Keywords
Laboratory DesignTechnical RequirementsRegulatory RequirementsEnvironmental RequirementsZoning RegulationsIndustry Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design and plan laboratories within technical facilities
  • Work closely with Principals, Project Managers and Designers
  • Lead architectural lab programming and planning for science and technology facilities, including teaching and research, vivarium and STEM facilities
  • Serve academic, corporate research and government clients
  • Meet with clients/users to develop or validate program requirements
  • Develop space programs and physical plans at multiple scales
  • Collaborate with project teams on flexible planning grids, lab organization diagrams and service distribution concepts
  • Lead documentation of laboratory systems, casework, lab equipment and laboratory spaces
  • Participate in proposal development, interviews and presentations
  • Ensure designs and construction documents adhere to applicable codes, regulations, standards and environmental requirements
  • Guide production of comprehensive construction documents, drawings, specifications and related documents
  • Develop trusting client relationships
  • Share knowledge with colleagues and mentor junior staff

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 8+ years of architectural lab programming/planning and project architecture experience
  • Architectural registration preferred
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in managing clients, project teams and project processes
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD and SketchUp
  • Expertise in Revit
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products
  • Knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements for laboratory design
  • Ability to meet with clients/users to develop or validate program requirements
  • Ability to develop space programs and physical plans at a variety of scales
  • Ability to develop flexible planning grids, lab organization diagrams and service distribution concepts
  • Ability to lead documentation of laboratory systems, casework and lab equipment
  • Ability to ensure designs and construction documents comply with building codes, zoning regulations, industry standards and environmental requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Annual staff development allowance
  • Generous bonus program