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World Wide Professional Solutions

Design Manager

World Wide Professional Solutions, Lebanon, Indiana, United States, 46052

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Talent Acquisition for Advanced Manufacturing Construction | Specializing in Project & Field Leadership Roles WORLD WIDE PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS is a project solutions organization committed to implementing lean constructions, collaborative contracting, and execution approaches to enable breakthroughs in performance.

World Wide Professional Solutions (WWPS) is seeking a

Design Manager

to lead the integration of engineering and design deliverables for a large-scale

Bio Pharma construction project in Lebanon, IN . This individual will support the initial positioning and programming effort, then manage the design and technical integration throughout new builds and large retrofits of state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical facilities.

This is an onsite position in Lebanon, IN. Candidates must be local, open to relocation with an approved package, or able to support the project onsite through a per-diem arrangement.

The role requires a deep understanding of GMP requirements, cleanroom environments, and complex process utilities. The successful candidate will serve as a key liaison between owners, stakeholders, designers, engineers, and construction teams to ensure design standards meet both regulatory compliance and project success metrics.

Responsibilities

Manage and integrate all aspects of technical planning, scope development, change management, positioning, programming, design, and engineering services for Bio Pharma facility construction and retrofits.

Gather, align, and translate technical and business requirements from multiple stakeholders (owners, quality, regulatory, engineering, operations) into actionable scopes of work that establish baseline cost and schedule.

Drive scope change management processes to support evolving manufacturing technology, compliance standards, and capacity needs.

Lead the development of design deliverables that enable efficient, high-quality construction execution under aggressive timelines.

Develop and issue RFPs for consultants and A&E services; manage external design partners, ensuring deliverables meet cGMP, FDA, and regulatory compliance standards.

Collaborate with client engineering and operations teams to influence design standards, construction specifications, validation requirements, and operational readiness criteria.

Conduct conceptual engineering analyses for multiple scenarios to support cost/schedule decisions.

Integrate safety by design and compliance by design principles into all deliverables.

Partner with Project Managers and Construction Managers to ensure seamless alignment between design, procurement, and construction execution.

Requirements

Direct Bio Pharma Construction Project Experience is Required

Proven track record in managing design and engineering for large, complex technical facilities within the Bio Pharma, Life Sciences, or other highly regulated industries.

Strong technical expertise in engineering disciplines with ability to provide strategic and tactical direction to large design teams (direct and matrix).

Familiarity with cleanroom design, process utilities (WFI, CIP/SIP, HVAC for controlled environments), and validated systems.

Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical information for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholder management and decision-making.

History of implementing innovative methodologies to improve project effectiveness and delivery.

Education & Experience

BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience preferred.

10+ years in project engineering and/or project management, with 7+ years in people management.

Experience with Bio Pharma is required

Other experience in cleanroom, or life sciences facility design strongly preferred.

Construction Management experience is a plus.

Why Join WWPS? This is a

full-time position

with World Wide Professional Solutions. We offer excellent benefits starting on

Day One , including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Company-match retirement plan

Paid holidays and time off

Join WWPS and be part of a high-performance team delivering a

state-of-the-art Bio Pharma facility

that supports critical life sciences and healthcare innovation.

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