Senior Technical Coordinator - Science & Technology
Our SF studio, 100 people inside a 3,000-person global firm, is growing our life sciences, biotech, and advanced research pipeline and needs a Senior Technical Coordinator who treats lab planning and MEP coordination as core design work, not a background constraint.This is not a project management role. You protect the research function itself, making sure the building's systems deliver exactly what the science requires while the design survives permitting and value engineering.What You'll OwnDesign process leadership across all phases for a state-of-the-art lab facility, holding the line on firm standards, project goals, and living design principles in a building type where the margin for error is thinner than usualTechnical coordination across architecture, interior design, landscape, and a dense specialty-consultant list (MEP, structural, lab planning, fume hood, vivarium, cleanroom classification)Responsiveness to technical implications, design decisions, and project financial goals as the project moves through developmentRegulatory review and code navigation specific to lab environments (life safety, hazardous materials, exhaust and ventilation requirements, accessibility), plus prep of submissions to authorities having jurisdictionQuality Control review at every phase, and input on constructibility and materials for high-performance systems, from casework and fume hoods to specialized MEP assemblies, in coordination with the project architectQuality Assurance direction, ensuring the work adheres to Perkins&Will standards start to finishConstruction contract administration end to end: submittal review, RFI response, field observation, and project closeoutAwareness of evolving building technology and lab-specific engineering systems, and what that means for how the project gets builtLeadership of design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups, keeping the team aligned on intent as the technical complexity stacks upClient-facing technical conversations where "close enough" isn't good enoughMentorship of junior staff working lab-specific detailing for the first timeWhat You'll Bring10-15+ years in project architecture or technical coordination, with direct lab or other high-compliance building type experience preferredDeep fluency in construction techniques, system assemblies, and materials selection, lab environments punish generalistsWorking knowledge of building, energy, and zoning codes, plus the added layer of lab-specific regulatory requirements (biosafety, chemical hazard, ventilation)Judgment to lead Quality Control and Quality Assurance efforts across every phase, with the discipline to hold the line on firm standards under project pressureA track record of leading design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups, and keeping a team aligned on design intent as technical complexity increasesAdvanced Revit and conceptual/computational modeling (Rhino, Grasshopper scripting a plus)Comfort in Enscape, VRay, and physical modeling tools (3D printing, laser cutting) for client-facing presentationEnvironmental analysis software experience (Pollination Ladybug, Climate Studio)LEED GA within 6 months of hire, plus one Living Design accreditation of your choosing (LEED AP, WELL AP, Passive House, ILFI, etc.)Bachelor's degree in architecture or related disciplineActive progress toward licensure: ARE exams underway, engaged in AXPA track record of leading construction contract administration directly, not just supervising it, and mentoring others through itWhat You'll GetSalary range: $128,800–$189,300, commensurate with experience, education and skillset.Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) retirement plan and paid time offProfessional development stipend and dedicated continuing education timePerformance-based bonusesAccess to firmwide affinity groups and leadership development programsStudio initiatives and events; a team that actually likes each otherOur CommitmentOur culture is grounded in a firmwide commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) — not as a tagline, but as how we hire, promote, and build teams. We conduct annual pay equity audits and train all managers on pay practices. We believe inclusion drives creativity.How To ApplySubmit a resume and a compact, representative portfolio (no larger than 4MB). Show us what you've led, not just what you've touchedPerkins&Will is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable lawPay Transparency: We are committed to pay equity. Compensation decisions are based on qualifications, skillset, and experience. Employees may discuss their own compensation without fear of retaliation. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)