Lab Planner

Overview:

HGA’s Community + Live and Workplace markets are excited to welcome an experienced, detail-driven Lab Planner to our team!Location: Minneapolis, MN, Madison or Milwaukee, WI The Lab Planner serves as a trusted advisor and project leader, guiding architectural programming and planning efforts for sophisticated laboratory and research facilities. Working closely with clients, Principals, Project Managers, and design teams, this role develops planning solutions that support current and future scientific needs while balancing functionality, flexibility, safety, and sustainability. The Lab Planner leads complex planning assignments, facilitates stakeholder engagement, mentors emerging professionals, and helps shape innovative environments that advance research, discovery, and collaboration across science and technology organizations.

In this role you will:

Research & Analysis

• Lead research and data analysis for planning and programming studies.
• Validate data accuracy and interpret findings to inform strategic decisions.

Planning & Documentation

• Develop and lead planning and programming tasks, including space analysis, master planning, and implementation strategies planning concepts and space programs aligned with client goals.
• Prepare detailed diagrams, reports, and planning deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with codes, specialty guidelines, and best practices.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate client workshops and stakeholder meetings to gather input and build consensus.
• Present planning concepts confidently and document feedback for integration.

Coordination & Collaboration

• Coordinate planning scope with architects, engineers, and specialty consultants.
• Manage planning deliverables and ensure alignment with design and technical systems.

Professional Development

• Mentor junior planners and interns.
• Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and firmwide planning standards.

You will need to have:

• Professional degree in planning, urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, or related field.
• Architectural licensure preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive planning experience, with a portfolio of significant, complex projects.
• LEED AP preferred.
• AICP, FAICP, LEED or another relevant professional accreditation preferred.
• Proficiency in planning and design software (AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, GIS, Adobe Suite).
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience in specialized planning (healthcare, lab, academic research) preferred.

Salary Information:

The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA’s robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range: $92,000 - $126,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Additional Information:

At HGA, you’ll do the best work of your career. We design with impact by diving deep into the people and passions that shape every place. Empathy fuels us, curiosity drives us, and meaningful work leads to innovation. We celebrate individuality, embrace flexibility, and thrive together in the office three days a week.

Join our nationally recognized, award-winning team of architects, engineers, and interior designers — help us shape what’s next.

Learn more about us here.

Application Requirements & InstructionsPlease submit resume and portfolio for consideration.