Senior Project Leader — Life Science & Tech Construction

RIMEPRO Inc; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

RIMEPRO Inc. seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex construction programs across advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, and other specialized markets. You will own projects through all phases, from estimating to closeout, coordinating design partners, trade specialists, and clients.

You will mentor teams, manage budgets and schedules, and drive risk mitigation while delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality results on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant construction experience.
• 10+ years of progressive construction project management experience.
• Strong project portfolio within advanced technology, semiconductor, data centers, healthcare facilities, or life sciences.
• Experience managing technically complex, MEP-intensive construction projects.
• Proficiency with construction scheduling, budgeting, estimating, and project management software.
• Ability to develop, manage, and maintain detailed project schedules.
• OSHA 10 certification required. LEED AP and/or DBIA certifications preferred.
• Experience negotiating and developing contracts that protect the company's interests.
• Experience overseeing complex construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Demonstrated success delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards and client expectations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead new project pursuits, including the development and management of proposals, schedules, and cost estimates. Play an active role in business development activities.
• Provide leadership and expertise in design-build, design-assist, and other alternative project delivery methods.
• Plan and execute the bidding process for new projects, ensuring thorough subcontractor coverage, accurate pricing, and effective risk assessment and mitigation.
• Develop and manage conceptual and detailed estimates throughout preconstruction and construction, including GMP estimates and internal project budgets.
• Negotiate and develop contracts that protect the company's interests, minimize unnecessary risk, and maximize fee opportunities.
• Lead subcontractor selection, buyout, and contract negotiations, including the development and execution of subcontract agreements.
• Oversee all aspects of project management across complex or multiple projects, including estimating, preconstruction, procurement, submittals, change orders, RFIs, budgeting, financial reporting, cost forecasting, billing, scheduling, quality control, and project closeout.
• Proactively identify challenges, resolve project issues, and implement solutions that keep projects on track.
• Ensure permits, inspections, testing, and procurement activities are properly coordinated to prevent schedule delays.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, owners' representatives, design teams, subcontractors, and project stakeholders. Lead owner, architect, and contractor (OAC) meetings and maintain consistent communication throughout the project.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve project efficiency through construction technology, sustainability, Lean practices, and self-perform work.
• Collaborate closely with Superintendents and field management to plan, organize, and direct site activities while resolving field challenges.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop project staff, supporting their professional growth and overall team performance.
• Uphold company values, policies, procedures, ethics, and professionalism.
• Champion project safety by reinforcing safety policies, participating in safety meetings, and ensuring safety standards and practices are consistently maintained.

Skills

Construction degree

PM experience

MEP projects

Scheduling

Budgeting

Estimating

PM software

OSHA 10

LEED AP

DBIA

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

PM software

Job description

RIMEPRO Inc. seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex construction programs across advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, and other specialized markets. You will own projects through all phases, from estimating to closeout, coordinating design partners, trade specialists, and clients.

You will mentor teams, manage budgets and schedules, and drive risk mitigation while delivering safe, compliant, and high-quality results on time and within budget.