AEC Project Manager – Pharma & Advanced Tech

barrywehmiller; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group is seeking a Project Manager to lead capital projects across pharma, biotech, advanced technology, food & beverage, and industrial operations. You will collaborate with engineers, architects, designers, and clients to deliver high-quality solutions from concept through startup.

You will manage schedules, budgets, and risk while coordinating with AHJs and site teams, driving value engineering and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of PM/engineering experience in capital projects.
• Experience with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device projects preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in mechanical, civil, structural, or architectural engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage facility MEP design build and design build projects for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, advanced technology (semi-conductor), food & beverage, and industrial operations
• Work with engineers, architects, designers, and other technical professionals in the office and at project sites
• Lead project execution and design through the entire project life cycle, from concept to construction to start‑up activities
• Oversee the preparation of plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Manage project timelines, budgets, scopes, changes, and risk
• Proactively and collaboratively solve design problems
• Evaluate project progress and adjust critical path for scope completion and budget adherence
• Manage client communications and expectations
• Coordinate with local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs); ensure compliance with building codes
• Interface with the construction manager and site manager to resolve design coordination and constructability issues; assist with value engineering efforts
• Prepare proposals and participate in sales presentations
• Make an impact day‑to‑day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Budgeting

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor of Science in mechanical, civil, structural, or architectural engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or Registered Architect (RA) licensure (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Barry-Wehmiller Design Group is seeking a Project Manager to lead capital projects across pharma, biotech, advanced technology, food & beverage, and industrial operations. You will collaborate with engineers, architects, designers, and clients to deliver high-quality solutions from concept through startup.

You will manage schedules, budgets, and risk while coordinating with AHJs and site teams, driving value engineering and client satisfaction.