Project Manager – Life Sciences

Role Overview

• Lead and oversee all aspects of project performance including budget, schedule, scope, safety, and quality to ensure successful delivery and client satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain construction schedule as well as management to ensure adequate office and field resources are available as needed.
• Collaborate with the estimating and marketing teams to develop project pricing, proposals, schedules, and subcontractor buyout strategies during the design and pre-award phases.
• Review plans and specifications to identify conflicts or missing information and coordinate with the client and design team for resolution and clarification.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams, proactively managing communication and expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in regular site visits to evaluate progress, safety, and quality, collaborating with superintendents to ensure field execution aligns with project plan.
• Track financial health of the project, including forecasting, profitability, pay applications, and monthly reporting, while ensuring timely and accurate use of project management systems.
• Respond to requests for proposals, prepare and price change orders, manage scope modifications, and ensure timely integration into project documentation, budget, and schedule.
• Solicit, evaluate, and manage subcontractor and supplier proposals, while maintaining a vendor database tailored to project locations and needs.
• Keep accurate project files, lead progress meetings, issue meeting minutes, and manage project closeout and warranty processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or a related field AND 5+ years of relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience in Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences industry preferred.
• Hands-on experience supervising trade construction activities.
• Estimating and buy out experience preferred.
• Experience in project scheduling creating a schedule from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge and experience with construction project accounting fundamentals.
• OSHA-30 Certification required.

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
• Opportunities for training, professional growth, and advancement