Senior Project Manager - Lab/Pharma Construction

Michael Page; Maplewood (NJ); On-site; USD 111,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO and Paid Holidays

Annual Bonus

Career progression

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a high-profile Lab & Research Facility project in New Jersey for a top General Contractor, overseeing all aspects from planning to delivery.

The role requires 10+ years in commercial construction, a track record on $30M-$50M+ projects, and a strong client-facing presence. Design-build experience is highly valued and collaboration across teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years in commercial construction; general contractor experience.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale projects and coordinate with clients, architects and internal teams.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Management for a Lab & Research Facility with 24-36 month duration.
• Oversee schedule management, budgeting, procurement, risk management, and execution.
• Collaborate with field operations and project teams including an Assistant PM, Assistant Superintendent, and Lead Superintendent.
• Oversee cost controls, forecasting, change management and reporting.
• Ensure safety, quality, and on-time, on-budget project delivery.
• Participate in project meetings and executive-level reporting.

Skills

10+ years experience

Client-facing

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of a high-profile $100M Lab & Research Facility project in New Jersey. This is an opportunity to join one of New Jersey's most respected and stable General Contractors, overseeing complex projects while serving as a trusted partner to clients, architects, and internal project teams.

Client Details

Our client is one of the largest design-build General Contractors and Construction Managers in New Jersey, with more than 60 years of continuous growth and success. As a family-owned organization, they have built a reputation for delivering complex projects across commercial, healthcare, and institutional markets.

Description

• Project Management: Serve as the Lead Project Manager on a high-profile Lab & Research Facility project with a 24-36 month duration.
• Schedule Management: Lead project planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, risk management, and execution efforts.
• Team Leadership: Collaborate closely with field operations and project teams, including an Assistant Project Manager, Assistant Superintendent, and Lead Superintendent.
• Quality Control: Oversee project financial performance, including cost controls, forecasting, change management, and reporting.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Documentation: Participate in project meetings, strategy discussions, and executive-level reporting as needed.

Profile

• 10+ years of experience in the commercial construction industry working for a General Contractor.
• Proven experience managing large-scale projects valued between $30M-$50M+.
• Background in higher education, institutional, laboratory, public-sector, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or similarly complex construction projects.
• Design-build project experience is highly preferred.
• Strong client-facing presence with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders, solve problems proactively, and navigate complex project challenges.
• Known for being hardworking, loyal, honest, and dependable.
• Professional, team-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and represents the company exceptionally well.

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary: up to 185K (commensurate with experience)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus
• Long-term career growth with a clear path to executive-level leadership.
• Unique company culture that prioritizes employee engagement, work-life balance, and long-term success.

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