Life Sciences Construction Leader — Growth & Delivery

STO Building Group; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer a

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Structure Tone, part of the STO Building Group, is seeking a Vice President of Life Sciences in New Jersey to oversee the Life Sciences business, guide multiple project teams, and supervise PMs and staff. The role requires R&D and cGMP project delivery experience, strong strategic thinking, and proven client relationships.

Leading practice in risk management, financial performance, and talent recruitment, you will drive growth while ensuring project execution aligns with division goals.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills fostering a motivated and creative team culture.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline—or equivalent industry experience.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in life sciences R&D and cGMP construction, including prior roles as a Senior Project Manager or Project Executive.
• Deep understanding of construction financials, risk management, and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple large-scale, complex projects concurrently.
• Strong ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Must be willing to travel in the pursuit and delivery of life sciences accounts and projects.
• Proven record of mentoring and developing project leaders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains life sciences executive-level relationships with clients, future talent, trade partners, architects, consultants, and community representatives.
• Maintains extreme ownership of Life Science growth throughout the business by way of establishing long term sustainable growth initiatives, and helping fulfill same by way of talent recruitment, business development, and seamless execution of projects.
• Plays an active role in business unit fiscal planning, goal setting, and strategic direction.
• Manages project cost projections, BU roll up and ensures alignment with business unit profitability objectives.
• Ensures execution of company policies through structured project oversight, focusing on quality, cost, schedule, safety, and client relations.
• Provides executive-level oversight on scheduling, procurement, project staffing, and financial tracking.
• Supports life sciences R&D and cGMP project managers and oversee project assistants and support staff.
• Provides advice and supports field leadership to ensure excellence in field operations.
• Collaborates across departments to drive policy adherence and operational alignment within the business unit.
• Serves as a key point of contact for high-level issue resolution and risk mitigation.
• Performs other duties and contributes to strategic initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Negotiation

Mentoring

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Civil Engineering

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

CMiC

Project management platforms

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Structure Tone, part of the STO Building Group, is seeking a Vice President of Life Sciences in New Jersey to oversee the Life Sciences business, guide multiple project teams, and supervise PMs and staff. The role requires R&D and cGMP project delivery experience, strong strategic thinking, and proven client relationships.

Leading practice in risk management, financial performance, and talent recruitment, you will drive growth while ensuring project execution aligns with division goals.