Senior Project Manager Consultant

SUMMARY

Our client, a leading life sciences organization, has engaged GForce Life Sciences to provide a Senior Project Manager to support its Engineering, Design & Construction group. The Senior Project Manager will provide senior-level leadership for major capital projects from early planning and design through bidding, construction, commissioning, and closeout.

This individual will lead complex construction and facilities projects, partnering with internal stakeholders, design consultants, Construction Managers, contractors, and vendors to ensure projects are delivered according to scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and compliance requirements. Projects may include research laboratories, vivarium spaces, pilot-scale manufacturing facilities, major scientific equipment installations, infrastructure, and ground-up construction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead major capital projects through planning, design, pre-construction, bidding, construction, commissioning, substantial completion, and closeout
• Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, milestones, risk assessments, and project controls
• Manage project funding, commitments, spend, financial forecasts, cash flow analyses, cost estimates, and overall financial performance
• Lead design teams, Construction Managers, consultants, contractors, and vendors throughout project execution
• Manage purchase orders, change orders, invoices, project risks, and contractual requirements
• Monitor design and construction activities to ensure compliance with corporate standards, contractual agreements, project schedules, and budgets
• Lead project due diligence activities and ensure identified findings and risks are appropriately addressed
• Partner with end users, department leaders, and key stakeholders to define project requirements and manage expectations
• Coordinate with internal groups including Space Planning, Operations, IT/AV, Security, and User teams
• Respond to field conditions, construction logistics, project risks, and complex issues that arise during execution
• Build and maintain project tracking, reporting, financial, and engineering control tools
• Provide regular project reporting and data analytics to Engineering, Design & Construction leadership
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and vendors and support resolution of project conflicts
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced Facilities Project Management team members

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline
• 15+ years of project management and/or construction management experience
• Track record of managing significant, complex capital construction projects
• Minimum of $100M in completed construction
• Strong understanding of construction methods, project controls, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and construction administration
• Experience managing complex project budgets, cash flow, cost estimates, change orders, and financial forecasts
• Strong understanding of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, infrastructure, and core-and-shell construction
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and vendors
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with senior and executive-level stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications, including MS Project and SharePoint, as well as project management applications

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree
• Architecture or Engineering background
• Experience with major research, laboratory, or scientific facility projects
• Greenfield design and construction experience
• Experience supporting zoning, planning, design, construction administration, compliance, and infrastructure systems
• Life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similarly complex technical facility construction experience is highly relevant given the project environment described in the JD.

TERM & START

• 4 days onsite in Tarrytown, NY
• 3-6-month contract (extension possible). Covering for someone on leave
• Start ASAP
• Benefits included: Medical, Dental, Vision