Summary
DPS Group is seeking a Lab Planner (Architect) in New Haven, CT.
Successful candidates will support assigned projects during the project planning stage by working with the municipal permits and permissions agencies to ensure required submissions are prepared, presented, and approved to meet required project execution timelines.
Responsibilities

• Support assigned projects during the project planning stage by working with the municipal permits and permissions agencies to ensure required submissions are prepared, presented and approved to meet required project execution timelines.
• Advocate for the clients interests in regular meetings with municipal authorities and authorities having jurisdiction in the planning and permitting process.
• Review requested architectural plans to support Program Directors.
• Ensure University design standards are adhered to during design development process.
• Provide code and constructability review for the Architectural discipline on an ongoing basis. Lead and coordinate plan review services from other disciplines (Civil, Structural, Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical.)
• Develop planning models based on the needs of department and institutional priorities.
• Participate in the resolution of planning and technical conflicts and recommend cost effective options and approaches.
• Ensure that institutional planning objectives and strategies are incorporated into departmental plans and projects.
• Manage authorizations by preparing succinct presentations that distill complex project issues into distinct, clear options, thereby allowing for informed and timely decision-making.
• Provide information and recommendations on physical and comprehensive planning and design issues, large scale planning studies, and special facilities planning topics.
• Manage and review the progress and quality of the work performed by outside and in-house consultants.
• Act as the primary contact among project architects, other consultants various building committees, technical and operations groups, and staff members during the planning phase of the project.
• Provide advice to ensure conformity with specifications, codes, regulations, and University Design Standards.
• Develop architectural program requirements.
• Develop overall project budgets including construction, consultant and other fees, furnishings and equipment, operations and testing costs. Manage the selection of consultants.
• Ensure projects in the planning phase are completed within the approved budget and schedule.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications

• Senior Planner: Minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• Planner: Minimum of 7 years of related experience
• Associate Planner: Minimum of 2 years of related experience
• For all: Planning and design experience with a degree in architecture required. Architectural license preferred. Associate planners should be working towards Architectural license.
• Demonstrated experience using cloud-based construction management software solutions to manage projects.
• Ability to provide legal US work authorization documents required. Will consider US domestic travelers and relocation.

Additional
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Continuous Learning –Assesses own strengths and weaknesses. Pursues training and development opportunities. Seeks feedback to improve performance. Shares expertise with others. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Culture - Supports a culture of excellence. Contributes to a collaborative environment that rewards teamwork, mentorship, best-in-practice development, and pride in workmanship.
• Customer Services – Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Meets commitments. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
• Planning and Organizing – Prioritizes and Plans work activities. Uses time efficiently. Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly, Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Puts success of team above own interests.
• Use of Technology – Demonstrates required skills. Adapts to new technologies. Keeps technical skills up to date. Troubleshoots technological problems. Uses technology to increase productivity.
• Language Ability - Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Mathematical Ability - Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability - Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

The Company
DPS Group is a global EPCMV firm offering full-service solutions within the Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technology) and Advanced Technology (semiconductor, data center, and solar) industries. DPS is dedicated to delivering successful projects with a ‘client-first’ mentality and personal touch across a range of market sectors: Project and Program Management, Procurement, Design, Construction Management, Health and Safety Management, Commissioning, Qualification, and Start-up.
DPS Engineering Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. DPS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.
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