Construction Project Manager - Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical Projects

Vitality Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking a Project Manager in San Diego, CA to oversee life sciences and pharmaceutical construction projects. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in commercial construction, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and strong business acumen. Responsibilities include leading project teams, maintaining precision, and ensuring communication among members. The role emphasizes detail orientation and the ability to manage complex tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience with a stable work history.
• Experience leading project teams and strong understanding of sequencing and scheduling.
• Experience leading project teams with sequencing, scheduling and planning in the construction industry.
• Professional business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead on life sciences and pharmaceutical construction projects.
• Coordinate project teams and ensure precision in execution.
• Maintain control of details while keeping teams aligned.

Skills

Commercial construction experience

Project management

Strong business acumen

Effective communication

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

If you’re at the point where you want more complex projects, tighter standards, and work that actually challenges how you run a job, this might be worth a look.

We’re hiring a Project Manager to take the lead on life sciences and pharmaceutical construction projects throughout San Diego, CA. These projects come with tighter standards, more coordination, and a level of precision that doesn’t leave much room for error. We’re looking for someone who’s comfortable operating in that kind of environment and knows how to keep things moving without losing control of the details. It matters how you think ahead, how you communicate, and how you keep teams aligned when things get complex.

Desired skills and experience:

• Someone with 5+ years commercial construction experience with stable work history
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Experience leading project teams and a strong understanding of sequencing, scheduling and planning in the construction industry
• Professional business acumen

This is a San Diego-based role, but we recognize that strong talent isn’t limited to one place - we’re open to candidates from Chula Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, Carlsbad, El Cajon, La Mesa, and beyond.

If interested- please apply here. You are also welcome to connect with one of our associates if you do not have an updated resume, or visit our website and complete the short form so we can schedule a time to discuss further. All inquiries are confidential.