Life Science Project Manager: Architecture & Design

Waremalcomb; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ware Malcomb is seeking a Project Manager to lead life science design projects from concept through commissioning. You will manage internal and external teams, stay within budgets, and maintain strong client relations as the primary contact.

The role requires extensive experience in lab design, clean rooms, and compliance with GMP/FDA standards. You will use Revit, MS Office, MS Project, and Deltek in a collaborative, growth‑m oriented studio.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience on Life Science or other relevant Science & Technology projects.
• Demonstrated lab planning experience.
• Experience overseeing the full life cycle of an S&T project, from programming through CA and commissioning.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes and interacting with code officials.
• Knowledge and experience designing wet and dry laboratories, and clean rooms.
• GMP and FDA regulatory understanding with respect to Cleanroom classifications.
• Excellent communication skills and strong work ethic.
• Experience working with clients and teams, and ability to work independently.
• Proven ability to manage schedule and budget for multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate project phases from concept to construction services.
• Prepare the project schedule and maintain weekly updates.
• Discuss project health with operations leaders.
• Alert leadership to changing project conditions.
• Maintain project planner and staffing discussions.
• Issue add services and obtain approvals for additional scope.
• Coordinate with design resources and consultants for design/construction docs.
• Provide construction site visits and review shop drawings.
• Coordinate with contracts team for contract execution.
• Represent Ware Malcomb at design review or approval meetings.
• Assemble consultant teams and manage scope, fees, and contracts.
• Mentor junior project members and support studio leadership.
• Assist in proposals and business development with the studio leader.
• Coordinate with accounting on AR, payables, and invoicing.
• Lead QC/peer review of contract documents prior to issue.
• Support marketing efforts for existing or new clients.

Skills

Lab planning

Life Science projects

Budget & schedule management

Client communication

Team leadership

Code compliance knowledge

Clean rooms design

Revit

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Deltek Vantagepoint

Independent work

Multiple project management

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

Ware Malcomb is seeking a Project Manager to lead life science design projects from concept through commissioning. You will manage internal and external teams, stay within budgets, and maintain strong client relations as the primary contact.

The role requires extensive experience in lab design, clean rooms, and compliance with GMP/FDA standards. You will use Revit, MS Office, MS Project, and Deltek in a collaborative, growth‑m oriented studio.