Senior Process Architect: Life Sciences Facilities

GBA Team; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GBA is seeking a Process Architect III to lead design for process intensive life science facilities. You will translate client needs, workflows and regulatory requirements into practical programming and space planning, guiding design, engineering and compliance teams to resolve conflicts and ensure a compliant, functional facility.

In this senior role you will mentor junior staff, present concepts to clients, prepare design reports and client presentations, and manage project administration such

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Architecture (NAAB) or related field with 6 years of relevant experience.
• Licensed Architect or PE licensure preferred.
• Proficiency with GMP cleanrooms, biosafety, material flow strategies.

Responsibilities

• Generate conceptual and schematic designs for process intensive life science facilities that align with project scope, budget and regulatory requirements.
• Lead coordination with engineering, construction and regulatory disciplines to identify and resolve design conflicts, constructability issues and compliance gaps.
• Prepare design reports, technical narratives and client presentations that communicate design rationale, compliance strategies and project impacts.
• Participate in client meetings to present design concepts, respond to technical questions and document decisions and feedback for project integration.
• Manage project administration activities including schedule coordination, scope tracking, deliverable reviews and documentation oversight for assigned projects.
• Review work produced by junior staff and provide technical feedback to support accuracy, consistency and quality.
• Develop facility programming recommendations and space planning solutions based on operational needs, workflow analysis and regulatory requirements.
• Stay engaged in the profession through relevant organizations, continuing education and knowledge sharing activities.

Skills

Coordination across disciplines

Communication skills

Mentoring junior staff

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors degree in Architecture (NAAB) or related field

Tools

Design software

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

GBA is seeking a Process Architect III to lead design for process intensive life science facilities. You will translate client needs, workflows and regulatory requirements into practical programming and space planning, guiding design, engineering and compliance teams to resolve conflicts and ensure a compliant, functional facility.

In this senior role you will mentor junior staff, present concepts to clients, prepare design reports and client presentations, and manage project administration such