Life Sciences Construction Manager (12‑Month Contract)

QCS Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

QCS Staffing is assisting a life sciences client in Washington, DC to recruit a Construction Manager for a 12-month contract. You will lead civil, mechanical, electrical and process equipment workstreams, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance across the project.

Coordinate with contractors, drive planning and field execution from early planning through turnover, with emphasis on Mechanical Completion and operational readiness for site operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale pharmaceutical, biotech, or other regulated construction projects.
• Strong background in contractor and subcontractor management, including construction planning, coordination, sequencing, and interface management.
• SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) leadership with a track record of delivering projects safely and in compliance with site and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading Mechanical Completion, turnover, and handover activities, including walkdowns, punch lists, as-built documentation, and operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all construction and installation activities, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery across civil, mechanical, electrical, and process equipment workstreams.
• Manage contractors and subcontractors, driving construction planning, coordination, site logistics, quality performance, and interface resolution throughout project execution.
• Ensure construction quality requirements are met, including inspection and testing plans, as-built documentation, turnover packages, and Mechanical Completion activities.
• Support project delivery from early planning through final handover, including constructability reviews, permitting activities, stakeholder engagement, and transition to site operations.

Skills

Contractor management

Construction planning

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Safety leadership

Job description

QCS Staffing is assisting a life sciences client in Washington, DC to recruit a Construction Manager for a 12-month contract. You will lead civil, mechanical, electrical and process equipment workstreams, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance across the project.

Coordinate with contractors, drive planning and field execution from early planning through turnover, with emphasis on Mechanical Completion and operational readiness for site operations.