Senior Process Architect - Life Sciences Facilities

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

Job summary

GBA, a life sciences-focused architectural firm, is seeking a Senior Process Architect in Colorado. You will generate concept-level designs for process-intensive facilities, translating client needs into programming and space planning while meeting regulatory requirements.

This role leads design coordination across engineering and regulatory teams, develops reports and client presentations, mentors junior staff, and contributes to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture (NAAB-accredited) or related field with 6+ years of experience.
• Licensed Architect certification or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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

Design software

GMP cleanroom

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Technical documentation

Organization

Bluebeam

Education

NAAB-accredited Architecture Bachelors + 6+ years

Licensed Architect or PE preferred

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

GBA, a life sciences-focused architectural firm, is seeking a Senior Process Architect in Colorado. You will generate concept-level designs for process-intensive facilities, translating client needs into programming and space planning while meeting regulatory requirements.

This role leads design coordination across engineering and regulatory teams, develops reports and client presentations, mentors junior staff, and contributes to ongoing professional development.