Project Manager - Design

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CRB is seeking a Design Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary design teams for life sciences facilities, guiding projects from concept through construction documentation with a focus on compliance and efficiency.

In this role you will ensure design excellence, client satisfaction, and seamless integration between architecture, engineering, and construction, applying GMP, regulatory standards, and sustainable design practices across pharma and biotech programs.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams from concept through construction documents and ensure alignment with client goals and CRB’s standards.
• Serve as primary design liaison with clients, facilitating clear communication and satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate internal design teams and external partners to deliver integrated solutions on schedule and within budget.
• Define project scope, develop design budgets, and monitor progress to meet financial and operational targets.
• Ensure all designs meet GMP, FDA, and EU Annex 1 requirements.
• Promote sustainable design practices and innovative technologies, including CFD modeling and energy-efficient systems.
• Identify design risks early and implement mitigation strategies to avoid delays or cost overruns.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Navisworks

Job description

CRB's over 1,100 expert professionals drive innovative, life-changing and life-saving solutions for manufacturers in the life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our mission, vision, and core values put client satisfaction and employee experience at the center of everything we do.

As an AEC Firm we proudly specialize in industries that inherently carry important social responsibility - we recognize our impact and influence in the communities we serve and pursue corporate responsibility through the lens of people, community, and planet. From oncology and rare disorders to COVID-19 or alternative proteins, our design and construction projects are pioneering solutions addressing important issues such as food scarcity and global health.

Job Description

The Design Project Manager will lead multidisciplinary design teams in delivering innovative, compliant, and efficient facility solutions for clients in the life sciences, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical sectors. This role is pivotal in ensuring design excellence, client satisfaction, and seamless integration between architecture, engineering, and construction.

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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

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.

• CRB offers a complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.