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PM Group · 20 hours ago

Senior Project Architect

Apex, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

PM Group is an employee-owned international project delivery firm seeking a Senior Project Architect to join their growing Raleigh-Durham area team. The role involves managing architectural designs for life science projects, leading teams, and maintaining client relationships while ensuring high-quality deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.

Architecture

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Architectural licensureLife sciences experienceAutoCAD proficiencyRevit proficiencyCGMP knowledgeProject managementInterpersonal communicationEthical approachPresentation skillsSelf-motivated

Required

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-field, 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