Senior Project Architect

The Senior Project Architect position is an exciting opportunity to join PM Group’s quickly growing Philadelphia area team out of Conshohocken, PA.

We will all be sharing knowledge, learning, growing, and continuing to be an integral part of supporting PM Group’s ongoing expansion in the US.

Our office is executing cutting-edge projects for Cell & Gene Therapy, Biologics, and Pharma facilities from feasibility through to qualification for both local and international clients.

Together with our clients and partners, we will deliver projects that improve the everyday lives of people across the globe.

This is a senior-level career position and we are looking for a Project Architect who enjoys client interaction as well as the technical design aspects of the position.

15+ Years of experience leading large-scale life science, laboratory and tech projects for multi-national clients and the ability to successfully handle multiple real-time complex project is required.

The ability to tackle operational tasks as well as maintain a strong work ethic and drive delivery for clients as a collaborative colleague are inherent in the role.

The successful candidate will be comfortable leading conceptual design teams for Life Sciences projects providing innovative, cost-effective and sustainable solutions through the full design and project life cycle.

Project sizes will vary and will consist primarily of life science industry projects doing both existing building improvements and new construction.

PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 3,500+ people. We are world leaders in the pharma, food, biotech, medical technology and mission critical sectors.

From our network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US, we work with the world's leading organizations. We are focused on growing a sustainable business centered on our people, our clients and trade partners.

Manage and oversee successful architectural designs on a set of architectural drawings being executed within the office

Manage and lead the successful architectural design on specific projects as the Architectural Lead

Manage and oversee the successful deployment of architectural design following PM Group Design Quality Management Systems

Resource planning and workhour estimate preparation

Maintain strong client relationships to attract, win, and deliver projects

Provide leadership to the team, communicate company / team / individual goals, and set clear performance expectations

Recruitment and development of personnel

Participate in proposal and business development activities

Actively support Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Liaise proactively with all other office and project disciplines, as well as Group SME’s / Technical Directors where necessary

Champion Health & Safety in design and construction

Mentoring Junior, Mid-Level and Senior Architects

Support use of Multi-Office Execution (MOE) capability

Participate in all phases of the design lifecycle in projects

Estimating and scoping of architectural element of projects

Refine and improve the interaction with other Disciplines

Interact with clients with a view to building positive working relationships and securing future projects and opportunities

Responsible for all aspects of technical quality of discipline deliverables including checking, use of proper forms and work procedures along with all discipline related calculations and respective software programs

Develop / identify suitable tools, procedures, and standards to enhance the discipline

Other special projects as assigned

15+ years of professional experience - required

Degree in Architecture or equivalent

Architectural licensure in practicing states - (NCARB Certification is an advantage)

Experience in life sciences, laboratory and / or high-tech sector in the USA, including planning, designing, building and validating modern Laboratory, cGMP pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, Vivarium and Office space in the U.S.

Understanding the focus on the ever-growing need to modify existing legacy facilities, as well as green-filed, and current trends in life science manufacturing including sustainability and Innovation.

Project work to demonstrate master planning of Greenfield and Brownfield sites.

Strong interpersonal communication and coordination skills with the ability to lead multi-disciplinary A&E teams.

Detailed knowledge of planning legislation, USA building regulations, and Health & Safety legislation.

Must present proficient skills in using AutoCAD, Revit and its suite of design software; proficient skills in Sketchup (or similar program like Rhino), Bluebeam & Adobe Creative Suite would be an advantage.

Excellent verbal / written skills

Knowledge of cGMPs

R&D, Development and QC Lab Experience and Planning

Self-motivated. A reliable, consistent, and mature approach to work - desired

An ethical approach to safety, quality, environmental protection, and business

Ability to communicate effectively with clients and peers at all levels, with good presentation skills

All of your information is confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why PM Group?

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy.

Click to read more in our Corporate Responsibility and Heath, Safety & Well-being Report 2023.

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas.

Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process.

If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.

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