Life Sciences PM — Design & Construction (Hybrid)

Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. (B&D), including PMA, is seeking a Project Manager in the San Francisco Bay Area to lead life sciences projects from planning through delivery.

The hybrid role is based in San Francisco, CA, with coordination across owners, design teams, and constructors to ensure quality, schedule, and budget alignment. You will mentor team members and support business development within PMA.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management, real estate development, construction, architecture, engineering, or related fields, with familiarity managing life sciences environments, including laboratory facilities, research spaces, GMP environments, clean rooms, or other specialized technical infrastructure preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, procurement activities, and project controls
• Understanding of design and construction processes, including architectural drawings, engineering documents, bidding, and contract administration
• Experience coordinating and managing architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders
• Ability to analyze project data, identify risks, and develop practical solutions to keep projects moving forward
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and project teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail and organization

Responsibilities

• Lead life sciences project management initiatives from early-stage planning through project completion
• Establish partnerships with clients and serve as a key liaison between owners, architects, engineers, contractors, brokers, and consultants
• Review and evaluate project requirements, program goals, and design solutions to ensure alignment with owner objectives
• Initiate and manage procurement efforts for design, construction, and consultant services
• Draft, review, communicate, negotiate, and manage contractual documents for design, construction, and consultant professionals
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, schedules, and web-based project controls while identifying potential risks and opportunities
• Analyze budget and schedule impacts and provide recommendations to support project financial objectives
• Oversee the development and review of architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and bid documents
• Establish, lead, and document project meetings, ensuring clear communication and alignment among stakeholders
• Provide regular project updates to clients, city officials, architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants while proactively identifying issues and solutions
• Anticipate potential changes to project budgets and schedules and provide recommendations to mitigate risks and maintain project objectives
• Coordinate value engineering exercises and evaluate alternatives with ownership teams
• Identify project requirements and facilitate procurement of peer reviews and specialty consultants as needed
• Direct and mentor Assistant Project Managers and other project team members when assigned
• Coordinate with architects and project teams to monitor contractor and vendor activities and verify compliance with design specifications, schedules, and quality standards
• Support contract administration activities, including contracts, purchase orders, and progress payment documentation
• Observe and report on construction progress, project risks, and construction-related issues
• Manage project closeout activities and ensure successful project completion
• Support PMA’s business development efforts by participating in networking opportunities, proposal development, and client interviews

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Schedule coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Engineering/CM

Job description

Brailsford & Dunlavey, Inc. (B&D), including PMA, is seeking a Project Manager in the San Francisco Bay Area to lead life sciences projects from planning through delivery.

The hybrid role is based in San Francisco, CA, with coordination across owners, design teams, and constructors to ensure quality, schedule, and budget alignment. You will mentor team members and support business development within PMA.