Project Manager - Design

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Manage the design phase of complex facility projects from concept through construction documentation, ensuring alignment with client goals, regulatory requirements, and CRB’s quality standards.
• Client Engagement: Serve as the primary design liaison with clients, facilitating clear communication, managing expectations, and ensuring satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Team Coordination: Lead and coordinate internal design teams (architects, engineers, consultants) and external partners to deliver integrated solutions on schedule and within budget.
• Scope & Budget Management: Define project scope, develop design budgets, and monitor progress to ensure financial and operational targets are met.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all designs meet applicable codes, standards, and industry regulations, including GMP, FDA, and EU Annex 1 requirements.
• Innovation & Sustainability: Promote the use of cutting-edge technologies and sustainable design practices, including CFD modeling, energy-efficient systems, and modular construction strategies.
• Risk Management: Identify design risks early and implement mitigation strategies to avoid delays or cost overruns.
• Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in design project management, preferably in pharmaceutical or biotech facility design.
• Strong understanding of GMP, cleanroom design, and regulatory environments.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in design software (Bluebeam, Navisworks) and project management platforms.
• Additional Qualifications
• PMP or similar project management certification.
• Familiarity with progressive contracting and integrated project delivery (IPD) models.
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. Employment is contingent on background screening.