Senior Life Sciences Project Architect — Lead Design & Construction

Jacobs; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Project Architecture professional to lead architecture teams from Concept Design through Construction and provide technical support to SMEs. The role requires a licensed architect with 15+ years of experience in Life Sciences/pharmaceutical manufacturing projects, strong code knowledge, and BIM proficiency.

You will coordinate with multiple disciplines, supervise design staff, and participate in construction administration, with a hybrid work model (minimum two days

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Architecture from an accredited school.
• Licensed architect.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience focusing on Life Sciences/pharmaceutical manufacturing projects.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in Revit; experience with BIM deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture teams from Concept Design through Construction.
• Provide technical support to Architecture SMEs for feasibility studies, concept designs, and masterplans.
• Coordinate with in-house engineering disciplines and multi-disciplinary teams (including remote locations).
• Perform construction administration activities (RFIs, submittals, field reports, punch lists).

Skills

Licensed architect

Client interaction

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Strong communication

Construction administration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Revizto

MS Office

PowerPoint

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Project Architecture professional to lead architecture teams from Concept Design through Construction and provide technical support to SMEs. The role requires a licensed architect with 15+ years of experience in Life Sciences/pharmaceutical manufacturing projects, strong code knowledge, and BIM proficiency.

You will coordinate with multiple disciplines, supervise design staff, and participate in construction administration, with a hybrid work model (minimum two days