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Clayco · 20 hours ago

Design Project Manager - Life Sciences

Kansas City, MO, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development firm specializing in the life sciences sector. As a Design Project Manager, you will lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex facilities for pharmaceutical and biotech clients, overseeing the entire design lifecycle to ensure regulatory compliance and project success.

Real Estate

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multidisciplinary architectural and engineering design teams on life sciences projects of varying scale and complexity

Plan, track, and manage project scope, budget, schedule, and staffing to ensure successful delivery and profitability

Serve as the primary point of coordination between design teams, construction teams, and external consultants to support LJC/Clayco’s integrated design-build delivery

Lead multidisciplinary coordination reviews to ensure cohesive, well-integrated design solutions, while confirming discipline-level quality control processes are executed

Identify and proactively manage project risks, scope changes, and technical challenges throughout the design lifecycle

Oversee the development of designs from early planning and concept through detailed design and construction documentation

Ensure designs align with GMP, FDA, and other applicable regulatory requirements, engaging subject matter experts as needed

Review design deliverables, submittals, RFIs, and change documentation to maintain alignment with design intent and project objectives

Participate in site visits and coordination meetings to verify design intent is being executed and constructability concerns are addressed early

Serve as the primary design-side contact for assigned projects, maintaining clear, consistent, and proactive communication with clients

Lead design presentations, technical reviews, and project update meetings with clients and internal leadership

Build trusted client relationships through accountability, responsiveness, and technical credibility

Support front-end project efforts by contributing to proposal development, interviews, pursuit strategies, and early project definition

Mentor engineers and designers, supporting professional growth and development of future project leaders

Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment aligned with Clayco’s culture and values

Contribute to the development and refinement of LJC’s design standards, tools, workflows, and best practices for life sciences projects

Qualification

Design project managementLife sciences facility designRegulatory compliance knowledgeConstruction methods understandingMicrosoft Office proficiencyMultidisciplinary team leadershipCommunication skillsMentoring abilitiesAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or a related technical field

10+ years of experience in engineering or architectural design for GMP, FDA, or other regulated manufacturing environments

Prior experience as a design project manager or demonstrated leadership as a senior technical discipline lead on complex projects

Proven experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences facility design

Strong understanding of construction methods, process systems, and regulatory-driven design requirements

Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex coordination efforts

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence presenting to clients and senior stakeholders

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to travel to project sites and client facilities as required

Resilient, adaptable, and motivated by fast-paced, complex project environments

Preferred

Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design tools

Benefits

Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.

Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Company

Clayco

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering and construction firm.

Founded in 1984

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.claycorp.com/

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