Overview:

IPS is hiring! We are actively seeking an experienced Process Architect and/or Lab Planner, to lead our growing San Francisco Bay Area and West Coast projects in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology market sector. This position is currently remote and can be based on the West Coast time zone with the ability to support projects throughout California. IPS local offices are in Emeryville, CA

Our process architects and lab planners work independently on various projects as assigned by the Director of Process Architecture. He/she may oversee the entire design process or assist as a technical expert on a specialized design at the front end of a project.

Key Activities and Responsibilities:

• Assess the requirements of a project, break a project into tasks, and work with a Project Manager to determine scope of work, budget, and staffing
• Write scope of work for architectural design based on preliminary review and meetings with the client
• Knowledge of applicable building codes
• Work with code officials and other design professionals when an interpretation or exception to building codes is required
• Assign and review work of project design team
• Check progress of work and alert Project Manager to change of scope or additional services
• Coordinate all aspects of project document completion within company and externally with clients and other design professionals.
• Proficient written and oral communications skills
• Work with IPS in-house estimating department and preconstruction to prepare or review construction budgets and schedules based on experience and scope of project
• Assist in the education and development of design staff and act as resource for design questions.
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 5+ years of lab planning and/or biotechnology manufacturing-based architecture design experience
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college, preferably in Architecture; registered architect and AIA certification is preferred
• Research & Development and/or GMP design experience
• Proven experience leading conceptual design efforts
• Proficient in daily use of an AutoCAD and Autodesk Revit, etc.
• Must have the ability to interpret a building program and generate varied design concepts (knowledge of building and zoning codes)
• Proven experience interacting and communicating directly with clients
• Active participation in industry organizations and related initiatives is strongly preferred
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work on more than one project at a time

Demonstrated Competencies:

• Exhibits an entrepreneurial spirit by consistently seeking new opportunities to add value to the organization
• Strives for excellence in all aspects of job performance
• Approaches their work enthusiastically with a contagious energy and drive that shows everyone they love what they do
• Displays creativity and innovation by continually working to improve solutions, tools, methods, and service delivery system
• Conducts oneself with an uncompromising commitment to the welfare of our clients and each other
• Acts in an ethical, professional, and respectful manner at all times
• Exhibits the ability to build and sustain long term relationships of mutual value through teamwork.
• Is driven to succeed and committed to goal attainment

Lab Planning, Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.