Lead Architect (m/f/d)

Integrated Project ServicesFrankfurt am Main

Stellenbeschreibung:

Overview

As Lead Architect at IPS in Frankfurt, you will guide the architecture group, ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery of projects. You will influence technical decisions, manage day-to-day operations, and supervise staff while aligning with IPS standards and client needs. You will oversee construction administration, coordinate with project managers, and apply risk management to safeguard project and health/safety outcomes. This role offers the chance to shape facility design for pharma and biotech clients within a global, collaborative environment.

Verantwortungsbereiche

Provide leadership of the architecture discipline and supervise the architecture group staff
Ensure work quality, accuracy, and compliance with IPS standards, codes, and regulations
Oversee output for regulatory and IPS project requirements and manage risk
Develop and implement standards and tools to meet quality and performance targets
Prepare service proposals and support proposal development
Collaborate with Project Manager to define scope, budget, and staffing
Review drawings for regulatory, production, and company compliance
Oversee architectural construction administration (bulletins, sketches, submittals, RFIs)
Ensure design intent is reflected and coordination is thorough
Assist design team with markups and implement changes
Review contractor pay applications

Zentrale Anforderungen

10+ years of diversified architectural experience, at least 8 years in supervisory/management roles
Bachelor in Architecture (B.Arch.) with NAAB accreditation
Architectural Registration
8+ years life sciences industry experience
Extensive knowledge of process, mechanical, structural, civil, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems
General understanding of BIM workflows
Knowledge of building codes
GMP cleanroom design experience
Fluency in German