Design and Engineering Lead

The Design and Engineering Lead position is an exciting opportunity to join PM Group’s quickly growing Philadelphia area Outsourced Technical Services(OTS) team located out of a client site near Somerset, NJ. Outsourced Technical Services (OTS) is an integral part of PM Group’s ability to support clients across the complete project life cycle. We have over 50 years’ industry experience, strong technical knowledge and integrated resources. Clients look to us to provide experienced technical professionals that complement their project teams. Together we are sharing knowledge, learning, growing and continuing to be an integral part of supporting PM Group’s ongoing expansion in the US.

We are seeking a highly organized and technically skilled Design & Engineering Lead to oversee design-phase execution for capital projects within regulated environments. This role drives high-quality design documentation, ensures compliance with internal standards, and leads coordination across architects, engineers, and construction stakeholders.

If you thrive in structured project environments and enjoy guiding complex design workflows, this role may be a great fit.

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.

Project Initiation 

• Lead development of User Requirements Briefs (URB). 

• Prepare and issue Architect/Engineer (A/E) RFP Packages. 

• Manage monthly A/E progress reporting. 

Concept Design 

• Lead Design‑to‑Value (DTV) kickoff activities. 

• Manage Standard Design Platform (SDP) compliance tracking. 

• Deliver Conceptual Design Reports. 

• Coordinate sustainability/LEED planning. 

• Complete EHS-by-Design reviews. 

• Finalize General User Requirements Specifications (GURS). 

Basis of Design (BOD) 

• Manage weekly DTV workflows. 

• Oversee SDP compliance for BOD. 

• Deliver comprehensive BOD packages. 

• Coordinate design and constructability reviews. 

• Maintain sustainability documentation. 

• Complete EHS-by-Design reviews. 

Construction Documentation 

• Ensure timely delivery of Construction Documentation. 

• Facilitate weekly DTV coordination. 

• Support constructability reviews with construction partners. 

• Maintain design change management. 

• Lead formal design review cycles. 

• Complete EHS-by-Design reviews. 

Construction Support 

• Monitor and manage the RFI process. 

• Oversee shop drawing and submittal reviews. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management preferred. 

• 10+ years of experience in the life sciences industry 

• Experience managing design phases for capital or regulated projects. 

• Strong understanding of LEED, sustainability frameworks, and EHS-by-design principles. 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. 

• Ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment. 

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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