Construction Project Executive - Life Sciences Construction - Base Salary to 250k/year - Cleveland, OH
Our client is an established commercial construction contractor seeking a Construction Project Executive to oversee large-scale design-build projects within the life sciences sector. This position is responsible for managing complex construction projects from initial planning and preconstruction through construction completion and client turnover.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading design-build construction projects involving pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, or other life sciences facilities. This role includes oversight of project budgets, schedules, contracts, multidisciplinary project teams, and client relationships.
Responsibilities:
- Direct large-scale life sciences design-build construction projects from initial planning through final completion and turnover.
- Oversee project design, engineering coordination, preconstruction, construction management, and project delivery.
- Manage project budgets, cost controls, financial reporting, construction schedules, and project performance.
- Coordinate project activities involving architects, engineers, construction managers, project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and consultants.
- Oversee project planning, scheduling, procurement coordination, construction execution, and project closeout.
- Manage project scope, contract administration, change management, and risk mitigation.
- Monitor construction progress, project costs, quality control, and compliance with project specifications.
- Coordinate design and construction activities to maintain project schedules and budget requirements.
- Serve as the primary client contact throughout project development, construction, and completion.
- Participate in business development activities, project proposals, client presentations, and contract negotiations.
- Review project financial performance, forecasts, and progress reports with senior management.
- Oversee compliance with applicable construction codes, safety regulations, and project requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field required.
- 10+ years of experience leading and managing design-build construction projects within the life sciences sector required.
- Experience managing large-scale, complex construction projects involving pharmaceutical, biotechnology, laboratory, or related life sciences facilities required.
- Demonstrated experience overseeing project budgets, construction schedules, project controls, and contract administration on high-value construction projects required.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design, engineering, preconstruction, and construction teams required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and construction project management software required.
- Ability to travel to project sites up to 50% of the time and fulfill job-related transportation requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Compensation:
- Base salary in the 200k - 250k/year range.
- Structured annual bonus.
- health insurance programs (medical, dental, & vision).
- 401k with match.
- PTO and Paid Holidays.
- Various other benefits #INDALL.