Senior Construction Project Manager (Emeryville)

Job Description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry.

We are looking for a dedicated Senior Construction Project Manager to join our talented team in the Vacaville, California area.

In this role, you will provide leadership on the assigned project and act to achieve financial, safety, and client relationship objectives.

Additional Responsibilities

• Manages the delivery of individual projects and holds primary responsibility for the achievement of cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Identifies risks to the project and corporation and works with Project Directors and the Director of Operations to mitigate risks.
• Develops and maintains written preconstruction, construction, and closeout execution plans, obtains review and approval from the Project Executive and/or Director of Operations, and communicates to the project team.
• Works closely with the Construction Manager and Site Superintendent to monitor performance against the target schedule and implement corrective actions against nonconformances.
• Monitors and reports project costs, including values committed, forecast to commit, allowances for growth, and actually expended.
• Supports Project Executives, Director of Operations, and General Manager in the preparation of project delivery proposals.
• Works closely with the Construction Manager and Superintendents to ensure that field events, conditions, exceptions, and issues are fully reflected in cost reports.
• Manages changes to prime contracts, including change control documentation and related financial documentation.
• Coordinates with Accounting to invoice clients and manage Accounts Receivable to meet corporate goals.
• Works with the financial group to manage project financial issues.
• Monitors design content and coordinates design revisions for constructability and compliance with basis documents, schedule, and budget.
• Prepares and manages subcontracts and purchase orders, including change control documentation and related financial documentation.
• Supports project/client development process with presentations and related marketing activities.

The salary offered for this role is between $159,000 and 212,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience managing construction projects in life sciences environments (e.g., pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device) and/or complex manufacturing facilities (e.g., GMP, pilot plants, laboratories, clean rooms, process utilities).

• Strong working knowledge of industry standards, construction codes, and regulatory requirements (e.g., cGMP, FDA, ISO).

• Experience overseeing multidisciplinary teams on highly technical projects

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related discipline or an equivalent technical degree.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• This position will have 25% travel, or as required by the assigned project.
• Position may be assigned to a client site for an extended period.
• Overnight travel or staying in the city of the Client’s location is possible, depending on the assignment.
• You will visit construction sites and will be required to take site safety training and adhere to site safety rules.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Must have the ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.
• Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying weather.

Safety

• This position is a safety-sensitive position.
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other non-administrative areas.

**IPS will not sponsor employment visas for this position**

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required .

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. IPS, inclusive of its Enterprise entities, has over 3,500 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. For further information, please visit

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Attention Search Firms / Third-Party Recruiters: IPS is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities with IPS. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at IPS via email, the Internet, or directly to hiring managers at IPS in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for a specific position will be deemed the sole property of IPS, and no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by IPS as a result of the referral or through other means.
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