Senior Life Sciences Project Leader - North Jersey

Michael Page; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex life sciences and pharmaceutical construction projects across North Jersey. You will oversee projects from preconstruction through closeout, manage budgets, schedules, and subcontractors, and direct project teams and client relationships.

The role requires 10+ years in commercial construction and 5+ years in PM, with strong MEP knowledge and proficiency in Procore.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial construction experience.
• 5+ years of Project Management experience.
• Life sciences, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or technical construction experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with renovations, occupied facilities, laboratories, manufacturing, or ground-up projects.
• Strong understanding of MEP systems and technically complex construction.
• Proficiency with Procore or similar construction management software.
• Strong leadership and client-facing communication skills.
• Construction Management, Engineering, or related degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead pharmaceutical and life sciences projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, procurement, and overall financial performance.
• Oversee Project Managers, APMs, Project Engineers, and field teams.
• Lead client, architect, engineer, and subcontractor meetings.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, contracts, and project documentation.
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents to maintain project schedules.
• Review drawings and specifications for constructability and coordination.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, scope reviews, and contract negotiations.
• Manage construction activities within active and occupied facilities.
• Identify project risks and develop solutions to maintain schedule and budget.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Oversee commissioning, turnover, punch list, and project closeout.

Job description

MPI is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex life sciences and pharmaceutical construction projects across North Jersey. You will oversee projects from preconstruction through closeout, manage budgets, schedules, and subcontractors, and direct project teams and client relationships.

The role requires 10+ years in commercial construction and 5+ years in PM, with strong MEP knowledge and proficiency in Procore.