Position: Sr. Project Manager (Life Sciences)

Location: Placentia

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Benefits

• Salary: $145k - $175k DOE
• Offers a competitive compensation package that includes a 401(k) plan with match: employee group dental, vision, life, and disability
• Medical insurance, family dental and vision insurance, and supplemental life insurance available with reasonable employee contributions; paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Job Summary:

A premier general contractor in the life sciences, healthcare, commercial/institutional, and industrial sectors, is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver complex life science construction projects in the OC/LA region. This role is critical for managing project timelines, budgets, and quality, ensuring client satisfaction while aligning with our mission of delivering excellence across all project phases. The ideal candidate has deep technical expertise in life science facility construction, regulatory compliance knowledge, and extensive risk management experience.

Qualifications/ Job Description

• Experience in Life Sciences, Construction, or similar fields is beneficial
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of construction processes specific to life sciences facilities (e.g., labs, pharmaceutical plants, cleanrooms). Familiarity with industry standards like Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and technical systems such as specialized HVAC systems and lab utilities.
• Regulatory Compliance: In-depth understanding of life sciences regulatory requirements (FDA, OSHA, ISO), particularly Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards for life science facilities. Proven ability to manage compliance in cleanrooms, labs, and containment areas.
• Risk Management: Skilled in conducting detailed risk assessments for life sciences projects, with experience in biosafety and environmental standards. Proficient in creating and executing contingency plans for risk mitigation.
• Contract and Vendor Management: Proficient in vendor selection, contract negotiations, and supply chain management, with the ability to mitigate risks related to vendor performance and contract terms.
• Technical Software Skills: Proficiency in Building Information Modeling (BIM) for early risk identification and resolution during design phases.

Travel Requirements:
* Travel may be required; the position is based out of the OC/LA region, with travel needed for jobs in that region as well as for meetings at our corporate location in Placentia or other areas as required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.