Senior Project Manager, Life Sciences Construction
Top-tier general contractor, life sciences group, pharma and biotech projects
About the role
You will run the business side of large pharma and biotech builds: manufacturing plants, fill-finish suites, QC labs and cleanroom renovations inside live campuses. Owners in this space expect a PM who can manage the schedule, the budget and a demanding client team at the same time.
This seat sits in a dedicated life sciences group, working alongside superintendents, MEP partners and CQV teams from preconstruction through turnover to commissioning. It is a path toward Project Executive for the right person.
What you will own
- Projects from preconstruction through turnover, typically $25M to $300M+
- The owner relationship with big-pharma facilities, engineering and quality teams
- Budget, buyout, change orders and monthly cost reporting
- Master schedule (P6) and coordination with commissioning and qualification milestones
- Subcontractor management across MEP, process and cleanroom trades
- Safety, quality and GMP documentation standards on site
What we are looking for
- 8+ years in commercial construction project management, with recent life sciences, pharma or biotech work
- Delivered at least one GMP manufacturing, cleanroom or lab project end to end
- Strong cost control and change-order negotiation with owners
- Comfortable running work inside occupied or operating facilities
- Experience with Procore, P6 or similar tools
- Clear, confident communicator with owners and executives
- Bachelor's in construction management, engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
Nice to have
- PMP, LEED AP or DBIA
- Experience with cell and gene therapy or aseptic fill-finish facilities
- Came up as a project engineer in a pharma group
- Mission critical or data center experience
What working with Satoriq is like on this search
You will talk with a Satoriq recruiter who works life sciences construction every day. We share the full picture on the first call, prep you for each interview, and you will hear back within two business days either way.
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