Senior Lead Process Architect : Life Sciences - Cincinnati, Ohio Req 35036

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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.

We are seeking a Senior Lead Process Architect (Hybrid) to join our Cincinnati, Ohio growing team and provide design leadership and mentorship for our Life Sciences building projects for nationwide and global projects. In this role you will have the responsibility to lead architectural project teams that research, program, plan, design, develop, and document Life Sciences projects. As a key member of the team, you’ll be an integral part of the initiation of projects in the Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences . Additionally, you will supervise the work of others and be committed to total project success. With this responsibility, you will coordinate thoroughly with in-house disciplines and external consultants, achieving comprehensive, integrated project delivery. Your role will be highly client-facing and in that role, you will meet with clients, client representatives and constructors to discuss technical aspects of project programming, design, delivery, and construction. You will be accountable for project technical quality and responsible for creating, maintaining and revising project budgets and schedules.

Travel will be required on a project need basis and as needed

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture

• Architectural Registration

• 15+ years of experience working in an EPCM environment preferred

• Life Sciences with bio-tech process architecture skill set required

• Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD and Navisworks (or similar)

• Strong client facing skills

• Experience supervising the work of other design professionals

• Advanced experience with building codes and specifications as well as industry standards

• Advanced understanding of building materials and systems and methods of construction.

• Advanced understanding of integration of building services, building core and envelope element

• Advanced knowledge of and conversant in sustainability and energy conservation matters

Ideally you’ll have:

• MArch or BArch degree from an NAAB Accredited Program (not required)

• Excellent communication skills

• Leadership skills

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

123,600.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

200,000.00

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 $123,600.00 to $200,000.00. 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 January 23, 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.

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Locations

City State Country
Cincinnati	Ohio	United States