Design Project Manager

Overview

Lead design teams to deliver compliant life sciences facilities from concept to construction.

Key Responsibilities

• regulatory compliance
• client engagement
• innovation
• risk management
• team coordination
• budget management

Tasks

-Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all designs meet applicable codes, standards, and industry regulations, including GMP, FDA, and EU Annex 1 requirements. -Client Engagement: Serve as the primary design liaison with clients, facilitating clear communication, managing expectations, and ensuring satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. -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. -Team Coordination: Lead and coordinate internal design teams (architects, engineers, consultants) and external partners to deliver integrated solutions on schedule and within budget. -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. -Scope & Budget Management: Define project scope, develop design budgets, and monitor progress to ensure financial and operational targets are met.

Requirements

• bluebeam
• navisworks
• pmp
• gmp
• leadership
• 7+ years

What You Bring

-Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills. -Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously. -Proficiency in design software (Bluebeam, Navisworks) and project management platforms. -7+ years of experience in design project management, preferably in pharmaceutical or biotech facility design. -Strong understanding of GMP, cleanroom design, and regulatory environments. -Familiarity with progressive contracting and integrated project delivery (IPD) models. -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field. -PMP or similar project management certification.

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About Crb

-Global design-build and consulting firm with international offices. -Integrating engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting. -Projects include biopharma facilities, processing plants, and research campuses. -Unified ONEsolution model streamlines design and construction delivery. -From a basement start to delivering high-tech labs and large-scale breweries globally.

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