Process Architect/Facility Planner
About The Position
At GBA, were a collaborative team of architects, engineers, and technical specialists dedicated to creating thoughtful, high-performing environments that support innovation and improve quality of life. Were seeking a Process Architect to join our Life Sciences team in Lenexa, KS or Broomfield, CO. This role sits at the intersection of operations, process planning, and architecture helping clients define how their facilities function before detailed design begins. Youll focus on front-end planning and early design, translating operational workflows into efficient, compliant, and well-integrated facility layouts.
Requirements
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Architecture or related field.
- 35 years of experience in architecture, facility planning, or process-driven environments.
- Strong interest in space planning, adjacency strategy, and early-phase project planning.
- Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Interest in early-phase planning and client interaction is essential.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to regulated environments or life sciences design is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Support programming workshops and client planning sessions by documenting requirements and translating them into space plans and adjacency diagrams.
- Analyze operational workflows and help translate process narratives into spatial planning solutions.
- Develop planning-driven layouts that integrate process flow, adjacencies, and operational strategy.
- Assist with architectural elevations, visual studies, and renderings to communicate design intent.
- Participate in feasibility studies, master planning efforts, and early design phases.
- Support preliminary regulatory and cGMP planning considerations with guidance from senior team members.
- Work across a variety of project types including: Greenfield developments Renovations and facility expansions Pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities Laboratories and technical spaces Offices and warehouse/distribution environments
- Coordinate closely with GBAs in-house architects, engineers, and preconstruction professionals.
- Conduct field investigations and assist with planning documentation.
- Contribute across multiple projects simultaneously, typically through early design phases (~30%).
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life, accident, and disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives
- Paid company holidays, floating holidays, and flexible time off
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
