World Wide Professional Solutions is hiring: Design Manager in Richmond

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 Richmond, VA . 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 Richmond, VA. 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.