Senior Project Manager- Life Sciences

Your Impact: As a Life Sciences Senior Project Manager, you'll supervise and coordinate multiple complex projects simultaneously within life sciences environments—ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the quality specified, while serving as Executive Construction's senior representative on the project team. You'll have direct accountability for leading the delivery of complex, multi-disciplined facilities including wet labs, cleanrooms, vivarium, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and biotech R&D environments, and may be asked to train, mentor, and coach Assistant Project Managers (APMs) and Project Managers (PMs). You'll serve as a subject matter expert on life sciences construction strategies. Preconstruction Lead project team through all preconstruction phases; manage preconstruction through contract execution Develop and implement the master project schedule; take an active role in presentation efforts and responses for life sciences clients Interface directly with clients to define project requirements, prepare scope of work, oversee cost estimating and budget preparation, and identify project risks Serve as subject matter expert on design and construction strategies for architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building management systems specific to life sciences environmentsLead estimating through preconstruction deliverables from conceptual to GMPEstimating / Bidding Visit the site to familiarize yourself with conditions, including any active lab or regulated environments Prepare Conceptual / Schematic / DD estimates and quantity takeoffs Manage the distribution of drawings and specifications to subcontractors for bids Know how to best leverage Executive Construction's Self-Perform group (SPE) for our clients Prepare and issue accurate detailed bid spreadsheets; conduct subcontractor scope reviews to identify low bidder and potential project risks Manage APMs and PMs to meet the scheduled issuance of deliverables to the client team Oversee bid day activities Proposal / Contracts Lead all aspects of the proposal and bidding process; general understanding of contract type, language, and potential risk Route client contracts to Project Team Lead and project principal for timely review and follow-upHave knowledge of and enforce all terms of the general contract and subcontract agreements Develop requests for proposals, negotiate terms and conditions, and manage contract development and award Evaluate and administer contract documents to outside construction contractors, including approval of payment applications to the owner PurchasingPrepare and issue or review accurate detailed purchase orders and subcontract agreements; confirm all applicable scopes and general project requirements are accounted for Confirm insurance coverage and contracts of all subcontractors before the sub starts work in the field Qualify and identify long lead-time items—particularly critical systems such as HVAC, cleanroom components, and specialty lab equipment—and pre-purchase materials as required by schedule Award projects and manage trade contracts to qualified contractors using good judgment and fairness Job Management Manage all facets of the project schedule Initiate job start-up meetings / weekly progress meetings and prepare job meeting minutes Prepare, track, and maintain all budget reports and RFIsPrepare, track, and negotiate contract change orders Support Superintendents in all areas; visit the project site as required Implement change management routines to assess scope changes, secure client approvals, and evaluate impacts to budget, schedule, quality, and risk Identify complex project risks, lead constructability reviews, and develop risk mitigation and contingency plans Implement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements; ensure data integrity across all project records Initiate and manage all quality control procedures for the project, with particular attention to regulatory and compliance requirements in life sciences environmentsLead all phases of the project including planning, scheduling, budgeting, design, construction, owner test fits, and regulatory interaction Lead project teams through the decision-making process to deliver high-value, safe, responsive, sustainable, flexible, and robust facilities Take initiative regarding risk management and contingency planning related to budget, scope, schedule, or regulatory compliance to prevent negative project impacts Support our safety program with Safety Director and Superintendent Organize and implement timely project close-out AccountingManage project payment schedules; prepare PA/CA forms in the CRMPrepare and maintain all project financial reports (Major Project Monthly Reports, Labor & Material Tracking Log, PCO Log, Contingency & Allowance Log, Monthly Billings, Quarterlies, etc.)Manage cash flow for each project, including payment applications and subcontractor pay requests, ensuring payments are made in a timely manner Business Development Enhance Executive Construction's reputation with partners through performance Expand your network by planning and attending appropriate social, business, and life sciences industry events and forums Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, managers, designers, supervisors, tradespersons, and craft workers Gain new opportunities through operational excellence and network expansion within the life sciences and biotech community Contribute to the growth of ECI's Life Sciences practice through industry engagement and relationships with key decision-makers TrainingActively participate in Executive Construction's training program Act as mentor and coach for APMs and PMs; contribute to their development and acclimation to company procedures Life Sciences — Specialized Project Experience You'll lead and supervise projects across life sciences facility types including, but not limited to: Biology, cell/gene therapy, and chemistry laboratories Pharmaceutical and biopharma manufacturing facilities (cGMP/GMP environments); commissioning processes Vivarium and biocontainment facilities Cleanroom design and construction Medical imaging and diagnostic testing laboratories Agricultural, food science, and academic research facilities Public health and clinical lab environments Biotech R&D facilities What You'll Gain with Executive ConstructionA People-First Culture—where Performance, Resourcefulness, Integrity, Sensitivity, and Teamwork are the heart of everything we doChallenging, High-Impact Projects—lead complex life sciences facilities including cGMP manufacturing, cleanrooms, vivarium, and biotech R&D, locally and nationally, while mentoring the next generation of ECI leaders Career Growth and Development—mentoring program, leadership training, and learning and development curriculum Competitive Compensation and Rewards—including robust salary packages, performance bonuses, and recognition programs Comprehensive Benefits—healthcare, 401K matching, voluntary benefits, various paid time off allowances including maternity and paternity leaves, Employee Assistance Program, and much more Work-Life Balance That Works—we believe great work starts with a healthy, balanced lifeA Legacy You'll Be Proud Of—join a team where you'll build life-