Design Project Director

Overview

The Design Project Director position is an exciting opportunity to join PM Group’s quickly growing Raleigh-Durham area team located out of Apex, NC. Together we are sharing knowledge, learning, growing, and continuing to be an integral part of supporting PM Group’s ongoing expansion in the US.  Our office is executing cutting-edge projects for Pharmaceutical, Biologics and Cell & Gene Therapy, manufacturing facilities – from feasibility through to qualification – for both local and international clients.  Together with our clients and partners, we will deliver projects that improve the everyday lives of people across the globe.

This is a senior level position within PM Group and we are looking for a professional who enjoys client interaction, facilitating business growth and supporting staff development. Technical knowledge of the entire project delivery life cycle (from first contact through proposal preparation and project execution), with a focus on the Design process through all phases, and the ability to support business development activities is essential.  The Design Project Director operates with autonomy as the principal project(s) representative. Additionally, the role requires the ability to inspire confidence in the team while providing mentorship and ensuring project delivery excellence.  The successful individual will have proven experience working on life science projects, leading multi-discipline engineering & architecture design teams.  Expect project work to encompass the entire project life cycle through design, preconstruction, construction administration, CQV, etc.  Project sizes will vary and the duties of the role require periodic travel to client sites.

PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 4,000+ people.  We are world leaders in the pharma, food, biotech, medical technology and mission critical sectors. From our network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US, we work with the world's leading organizations. We are focused on growing a sustainable business centered on our people, our clients and trade partners.

Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador for the company as you interact with our clients, securing new Business and Projects and then providing excellent project delivery services
• Deploy your experience and expertise in Architecture, Project Management, Project Controls and Design Management Services
• Lead, execute and oversee projects directly and through the supervision of other PM Group team members
• Mentor the Project Management team
• Focus on building and retaining a key core team
• Support good departmental communications including current office and company information
• Support planning and allocation of resources to meet project management requirements at both the office and client sites
• Develop and maintain client relationships via client outreach, external presentations, participation in technical committees, etc.
• Generate scopes of work, project proposals, schedules and cost estimates
• Lead the project delivery strategy development & delivery through the entire project life cycle
• Interact with Senior Management in a constructive manner while preserving the scope and resources on projects
• Maintain and drive quality standards
• Identify and help drive needed improvements that support the development of the project delivery Community on PM Group’s internal platforms
• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, architecture or an engineering discipline is required; an advanced degree is preferred
• 15 + Years of experience working on projects involving a cGMP regulated environment
• Previous experience providing project management services to clients 
• Experience functioning as a Project Leader supporting multiple life science projects
• Desire to mentor Project Management staff
• Proven understanding of project execution methodologies for cGMP life science facilities
• Good time management skills
• Strong work ethic, self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality
• A forward planner who identifies and resolves project issues
• Ability to critically assesses own performance and the performance of others
• Broad experience in interdisciplinary coordination on projects in the life sciences industry
• Excellent communication, documentation & people skills
• Good organizational and leadership skills
• Flexible and willing to travel to meet project and company requirements as needed

All of your information is confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Why PM Group?

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2026 business strategy. Click here to read more in our 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance Report.

Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.

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