Architectural Lead

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Capabilities

Architecture and Interiors

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#43708

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

Work closely with architectural design technical leadership and engineering discipline project leads to design, develop, document, observe, and administer the construction of complex pharmaceutical manufacturing and research facilities. Apply knowledge of building materials and systems, methods of construction, and the integration of building services, structure, building core, and envelope elements, for complex facilities. Assist in maintenance of project technical quality, and timely delivery of architectural deliverables. Meet with clients and constructors to discuss technical aspects of project design, and construction. Assist in maintaining and developing department master specifications. Utilize drafting software and tools to carry out duties, including but not limited to Autocad, Revit / BIM360, Google Sketchup. Apply national and international building codes, and Current Good Manufacturing Processes (cGMP).

Hybrid schedule is allowed.

Travel Requirements: Domestic travel to project/ client sites, less than 10% of the time.

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Here's what you'll need

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Architecture and 3 years of work experience in the job offered or related architecture experience in pharmaceutical facilities (non-US experience accepted)

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

Special Skills or Other Requirements:

• Expertise with Autocad.

• Expertise with Revit / BIM360.

• Expertise with Google Sketchup.

Documented experience with conceptual design, detailed design, and project coordination of complex pharmaceutical manufacturing and research facilities.

Documented experience applying national and international building codes, and Current Good Manufacturing Processes (cGMP), with respect to complex pharmaceutical manufacturing and research facilities.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

85,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

116,800.00

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 $85,000.00 to $116,800.00. 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 August 13, 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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