Project Executive - Life Sciences

STO Building Group Careers; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with employer match

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Job summary

LF Driscoll, part of the STO Building Group, seeks a Project Executive of Life Sciences to lead the life sciences business, manage project teams, and oversee PMs and staff. This role requires R&D and cGMP project delivery, strategic thinking, and strong client relationships.

You will drive growth initiatives, align financial performance with project outcomes, mentor leadership, and ensure client satisfaction across complex, multi-project portfolios.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in life sciences R&D and cGMP construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
• Ability to lead multiple large-scale, complex projects concurrently.
• Strong ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel for life sciences accounts and projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintains life sciences executive-level relationships with clients, future talent, trade partners, architects, consultants, and community representatives.
• Establishes long term sustainable growth initiatives through talent recruitment, business development, and project execution.
• Participates in business unit fiscal planning, goal setting, and strategic direction.
• Manages project cost projections, BU roll up, and profitability alignment.
• 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 oversees project staff.
• Advises field leadership to ensure excellence in field operations.
• Collaborates across departments to drive policy adherence and operational alignment.
• Acts as a key contact for high-level issue resolution and risk mitigation.
• Performs other duties and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Client relationship management

Risk management

People development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Tools

CMiC

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Description

Summary

LF Driscoll, part of the STO Building Group is seeking a Project Executive of Life Sciences. The Project Executive, Life Sciences is a senior leader responsible for the oversight of the life sciences business, multiple project teams and the direct supervision of life sciences project managers and operational staff. This role brings experience in both R&D and cGMP project delivery, strategic thinking, existing life sciences client relationships, proven new business capture, effective qualified life sciences talent recruiting, proven financial performance, and overall project execution and risk management expertise. This role ensures alignment between Division / Business Unit growth goals and project outcomes, serving as a key figure in leadership, mentorship, and client satisfaction.

Key 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 (e.g., superintendents, engineers) 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.

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.
• High ethical standards and alignment with organizational values.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and construction management platforms.
• Professional affiliations (e.g., AGC, ASCE) preferred.
• Professional credentials (e.g., PE license) preferred.
• Active community involvement is a plus.
• Experience with CMiC or other project management platforms preferred.

Compensation

In addition to base pay, eligible for discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• [Medical Insurance]
• [Dental Insurance]
• [Vision Insurance]
• [Health SavingsAccount]
• [Healthcare Flexible Spending Account]
• [Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account]
• [401(k) retirement plan with employer match]
• [Life & AD&D Insurance]
• [Long-term Disability Insurance]
• [Short-term Disability Insurance]
• [Critical Illness Insurance]
• [Accident Insurance][Hospital Indemnity Insurance]
• [Home & Auto Insurance]
• [Family Support]
• [Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation]
• [Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt]
• [Time Away Benefits]
• [8 Paid Holidays]
• [Group Legal]
• [Employee Stock Purchase Plan]
• [Identity Theft Protection]
• [Group Legal]
• [Pet Insurance]
• [Employee Assistance Program]

Disclaimer

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

EEO Statement

The STO Building Group family of companies-Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen-includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize our vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.