Sr Lab Planner

hga· Architecture
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About this role

Overview:

HGA’s Government, Workplace, and Community + Live markets are excited to welcome an experienced, detail-driven Senior Lab Planner to our team - Minneapolis, MN, Madison, WI or Milwaukee, WI. It is expected you will collaborate with Principals, Project Managers, and Designers while leading architectural lab programming and planning. Your expertise will help shape cutting-edge research and development environments and science & technology for corporate, government, and academic clients. If you’re passionate about innovation and thrive in a collaborative setting, we’d love to hear from you!  In this role you will: 
  • Lead clients/users to develop or validate program requirements for lab and high-tech facilities.
  • Lead the development of space programs and physical plans at a variety of scales.
  • Collaborate with the project team in planning facilities by developing flexible planning modules, lab organization diagrams and service distribution concepts.
  • Lead the documentation of laboratory systems such as casework, lab equipment, and development of laboratory spaces to create next generation settings for discovery.
  • Lead lab planning teams: manage teams on multiple projects including job production and quality, and fee management.
  • Participate in marketing efforts through proposal development, interview participation and presentations.
  • Develop trusting relationships with clients.
  • Utilize expertise and share knowledge with colleagues and mentor junior staff members on lab programming and planning.
  • Understand and lead collection and organization of client HPM’s and drive organizational strategy for code compliance including control areas, occupancies, and transformation of client EHS approach where relevant.
  • Collaborate with MEP Engineering in support of required code, approaches, and coordination of relevant building systems to ensure compliance and quality.
  • Coordinate with and manage procurement of relevant consultants to ensure support for various project types.

 

You will need to have:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in architecture; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Architectural licensure preferred.
  • 10 - 15 years architectural lab programming/planning experience.
  • LEED AP preferred.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness in managing clients, project teams and project processes.
  • Design sensitivity, interest in sustainability and excellent technical ability.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills.
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp and other industry accepted software as well as expertise with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite products is needed.

 

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: $129,300 - $147,000.

 

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.

 

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Where is the Sr Lab Planner position at hga located?
This Sr Lab Planner role at hga is based in Middleton, WI, US, Milwaukee, WI, US, Minneapolis, MN, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Sr Lab Planner role at hga full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Sr Lab Planner role in the Architecture department at hga.
Which team or department does the Sr Lab Planner at hga belong to?
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When was the Sr Lab Planner job at hga posted?
This Sr Lab Planner position at hga was posted on Feb 11, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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