Lead Construction Project Manager, Life Sciences – Irvine

IPS - Integrated Project Services, LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS is seeking a Construction Project Manager for a project site near Irvine, California. You will lead construction projects to completion—safely, on time, and on budget—while guiding engineering, construction management, and superintendent teams toward project goals.

You will collaborate with the Project Director or Senior Project Manager, maintain client relationships, manage costs, and ensure documentation and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in project delivery.
• Significant industry knowledge across construction disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contractual requirements, project specifications, and design drawings.
• Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships, procurement, billing, and cash flow projections.
• Conduct progress measurement, earned value analysis, schedule updates, and change management reporting.
• Prepare project documentation, including meeting minutes, monthly reports, and payment applications.
• Oversee contract administration, punch lists, warranty review, and as-built documentation.
• Monitor project resources, maintain scopes of work, and communicate expectations across the team.
• Track and report on project costs, ensuring alignment with budgets and field conditions.
• Build and maintain client relationships and participate in schedule, safety, and quality oversight.
• Collaborate with Project Services on cost management and support safe project execution through coordinated site oversight.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required to support successful project delivery.

Skills

10+ years of experience in Project/Dis

Strong construction background

Client engagement focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related discipline

Job description

IPS is seeking a Construction Project Manager for a project site near Irvine, California. You will lead construction projects to completion—safely, on time, and on budget—while guiding engineering, construction management, and superintendent teams toward project goals.

You will collaborate with the Project Director or Senior Project Manager, maintain client relationships, manage costs, and ensure documentation and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.