Process Architect

Allied Resources Technical Consultants; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Philadelphia is seeking a Process Architect to join their life sciences design team. This role combines design leadership with project management, focusing on cleanroom and technical facilities. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of architectural experience, strong client interface skills, and a proven ability to manage complex projects. The compensation range is between $100,000 and $150,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Professional Architecture Licensure is required.
• 7+ years of architectural experience is essential.
• 5 years in a Project Architect role with a focus on life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute architectural design concepts.
• Collaborate with engineering and construction teams.
• Act as a client-facing representative.

Skills

Architectural experience

Client interface

Interdisciplinary coordination

Conceptual design

Education

Bachelor of Architecture

Master's preferred

Job description

Overview

Process Architect - We are seeking a Process Architect to join our life sciences design team. In this role, you will lead conceptual design efforts for cleanroom and technical facilities, working directly with clients, engineers, and cross-disciplinary teams. This position combines technical design leadership with project management and client interaction, offering opportunities to contribute to innovative facility solutions while mentoring junior staff and supporting business development.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Develop and execute process architectural design concepts for cleanroom and life sciences facilities, ensuring compliance with cGMP, regulatory, and client requirements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (engineering, construction, pre-construction) to translate conceptual designs into scalable project deliverables.
• Act as a primary client-facing representative, guiding stakeholders through conceptual phases and providing clear technical communication.
• Support project management activities, including budget, schedule, and scope coordination to ensure successful project delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, knowledge sharing, and mentorship while staying current with industry trends and cleanroom design advancements.

What we're looking for

• Professional Architecture Licensure (minimum Bachelor of Architecture, Master's preferred; NCARB/LEED a plus).
• 7+ years of architectural experience, including at least 5 years in a Project Architect role, ideally within life sciences, cleanroom, or highly technical facility design.
• Proven ability to lead conceptual design projects from feasibility through execution, with strong client interface and interdisciplinary coordination skills.

Allied Resources complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Allied Resources does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Biotechnology Research, Engineering Services, and Construction

Compensation

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr