Senior Project Architect
About the role
The Senior Project Architect position is an exciting opportunity to join PM Group’s quickly growing Philadelphia area team out of Conshohocken, PA. We will all be sharing knowledge, learning, growing, and continuing to be an integral part of supporting PM Group’s ongoing expansion in the US. Our office is executing cutting-edge projects for Pharmaceutical, Biologics and Cell & Gene Therapy manufacturing facilities – from feasibility through to qualification – for both local and international clients. Together with our clients and partners, we will deliver projects that improve the everyday lives of people across the globe. This is a senior-level career position and we are looking for a Project Architect who enjoys client interaction as well as the technical design aspects of the position. 15+ Years of experience leading large-scale life science, laboratory and tech projects for multi-national clients and the ability to successfully handle multiple real-time complex project is required. The ability to tackle operational tasks as well as maintain a strong work ethic and drive delivery for clients as a collaborative colleague are inherent in the role. The successful candidate will be comfortable leading conceptual design teams for Life Sciences projects providing innovative, cost-effective and sustainable solutions through the full design and project life cycle. Project sizes will vary and will consist primarily of life science industry projects doing both existing building improvements and new construction. PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 4,000+ people. We are world leaders in the pharma, food, biotech, medical technology and mission critical sectors. From our network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US, we work with the world's leading organizations. We are focused on growing a sustainable business centered on our people, our clients and trade partners. As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2026 business strategy. Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee successful architectural designs on a set of architectural drawings being executed within the office
- Manage and lead the successful architectural design on specific projects as the Architectural Lead
- Manage and oversee the successful deployment of architectural design following PM Group Design Quality Management Systems
- Resource planning and workhour estimate preparation
- Maintain strong client relationships to attract, win, and deliver projects
- Provide leadership to the team, communicate company / team / individual goals, and set clear performance expectations
- Recruitment and development of personnel
- Participate in proposal and business development activities
- Actively support Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- Liaise proactively with all other office and project disciplines, as well as Group SME’s / Technical Directors where necessary
- Champion Health & Safety in design and construction
- Mentoring Junior