Senior Project Architecture (LSNA-PA/OH/IN/NC/TX/VA)

Industry

Life Science

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we challenge what is currently accepted, so we can shape innovative and lasting solutions for tomorrow. If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a driven, well organized Senior Project Architecture Professional to grow with our team.

As a Senior Project Architecture Professional you will lead architecture teams from Concept Design through Construction, as well as provide technical support to our Jacobs Architecture Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) as they develop feasibility studies, concept designs, and masterplans.

We are looking for someone who is comfortable working directly with clients. A person who has a firm grasp of building codes, and construction detailing, as well as excellent organizational skills and proficiency in Revit. An individual who is able to take design concepts and follow through with the necessary construction documentation, as well as coordinate with in-house engineering disciplines.

Bring your creativity, ambitious spirit, and extreme attention to detail, and we’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what drives you – so we can deliver extraordinary solutions for a better tomorrow, together.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree or higher–level degree from an accredited Architecture school.

• Minimum of 15 years of applicable professional experience.

• Licensed architect.

• Focus on Life Sciences projects with specific experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing projects – demonstrating ability to organize and lead an architectural team through the implementation of the project process from design through construction.

• Technical knowledge with a solid understanding of construction detailing and constructability, as well as specifications.

• Advanced understanding of structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and other building engineering systems and their interrelationships in Life Sciences projects.

• Command of building codes and other regulatory requirements.

• Experience performing construction administration activities – responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, preparing field observation reports, and punchlisting.

• Ability to coordinate within a multi-disciplinary team structure – including engaging virtually with team members in different geographic locations.

• Willingness to work in a hybrid environment with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

• Ability to effectively balance multiple priorities; coordinating work with engineering disciplines and specialty consultants; independently as well as collaboratively.

• Experience supervising the work of other design professionals.

• Experience supervising the work of other design professionals.

• Strong interpersonal skills – speaking, writing, listening, including client presentation skills.

• Proficiency in Revit with advanced understanding of developing construction documentation deliverables through use of BIM.

• Proficiency in Navisworks and Revizto.

• Proficiency with MS Office, and PowerPoint, and Bluebeam Revu.

• United States Citizen.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical industry standards and cGMP requirements.

• Familiarity with LEED and / or sustainable strategies.

• Involvement in professional and /or community associations.

• Business development and ing experience.

• Ability to contribute to the development of new ideas, techniques, and standards.

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

132,900.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

225,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $132,900.00 to $225,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on March 26, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Cary	North Carolina	United States
Cincinnati	Ohio	United States
Indianapolis	Indiana	United States
Conshohocken	Pennsylvania	United States
Richmond	Virginia	United States
Houston	Texas	United States