Process Architect III

CRB is a leading provider of sustainable Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, our people and our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge, creativity and execution.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will bring a solid understanding of GMP concepts, regulatory requirements, and current process technologies across various manufacturing platforms. They should be able to lead and contribute to early-phase design including feasibility studies, programming, master planning, concept development, basis of design and then support and advise during the later phases of the project for continuity. This position will require facilitating design workshops with client stakeholders and end users. Proficiency in Revit is essential, with the ability to quickly and accurately generate and iterate facility design options. This role will require close collaboration with process engineers, architects, and others within a team environment. Success in this role will require effective leadership, communication, and technical writing skills.

Core Activities

• Works with clients and process engineers to define and document design basis
• Works closely with process engineers to ensure coordination across process, equipment, regulatory compliance and facility design
• Collaborates with architectural team to ensure cohesive design for the overall facility
• Ability to conceptualize and communicate design ideas to clients in real time
• Ability to facilitate design workshops with key stakeholders and end users, as well as facilitating stakeholder consensus
• Ability to execute high-level master plan and develop building- or site-level expansion strategies
• Researches and applies cGMP regulatory, building codes and standards to facility design
• Develops and generates studies, presentations and reports
• Ability to generate concept design plans and sections, cleanroom classification plans, GMP flow diagrams, room summary list, and other deliverables appropriate for feasibility, programming or concept phases of design
• Contribute to internal initiatives e.g. enhancing workflow efficiency through tool creation, promoting best practices by developing standards, guidance documents, and white papers
• Mentor and support staff by providing technical guidance and professional development to help grow internal expertise

• Accredited Professional Degree in Architecture (B.Arch, M.Arch, and/or D.Arch) or Canadian/International equivalent
• Architectural license in good standing within home state, with ability for reciprocal licensure through NCARB
• 7 years of professional experience with minimum 2 years of focus on GMP facility design

• Proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office suite 
• Relevant knowledge of International Building Code, OSHA Regulations and ADA Standards 

Preferred Qualifications

• NCARB Certification
• Ability to interface with clients and external partners 
• Flexibility for moderate travel in support of project-based or training activities 
• Excellent verbal and written communications and presentation skills 
• Experience with advanced technology industry projects including biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food and nutrition, and/or consumer products 
• Experience with international clients and/or projects
• Intermediate-level knowledge of cGMP and regulatory concepts and requirements
• Entrepreneurial, client focused, and leadership skills
• Experience with Enscape, or other visualization software 
• LEED Accreditation, WELL Certification or similar sustainability credentials 

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CRB is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

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

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