Senior Project Manager-Life Science

Shawmut Design and Construction; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(K) with Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Shawmut seeks a Senior Project Manager with 10-15 years of construction/project management experience, specifically within life sciences. This role involves leading projects up to $300M, managing financial controls, and delivering top-notch service to elite clients. Candidates should have a proven track record in managing complex projects, particularly in biotech and pharma settings. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a salary range of $145,000 – $190,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of construction/project management experience, with at least 5+ years in life sciences.
• Proven track record managing large $50M+ complex projects.
• Extensive experience maintaining project budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for project execution and financial management.
• Guide projects from pre-construction to post-construction services.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all financial processes and controls.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with clients, architects, and subcontractors.

Skills

Construction/project management experience

Life sciences experience

Managing large complex projects

MEP systems knowledge

Budgeting and scheduling

Job description

Overview

At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we've built as a 100% employee‑owned company—one that's been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 15 offices nationwide.

Here’s a glimpse into what we offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Be an employee‑owner!
• 401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
• Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
• The Extras – Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.

Responsibilities

We have an immediate opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with Life Science experience. In this position you will lead a team responsible for numerous construction management related tasks including project execution, financial management, and delivering projects the Shawmut way while achieving financial control and profit goals for each project.

At Shawmut, you will have the opportunity to own your career and deliver impact within our culture of ownership and innovation focused around providing the gold standard of client service for the world’s most recognizable and elite brands and institutions. We are building over $30M projects up to $300M across all sectors.

• Lead a team responsible for project execution, financial management and achieving financial control and profit goals for each project.
• Take an active role in and guide projects and project teams in each phase including pre‑construction, construction, closeout, and post‑construction services; identify critical issues related to constructability, costs and logistics.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all Shawmut financial processes, controls and reports (budgets, costs to complete, billings, collections, subcontractor payments, change orders, contracts, etc.).
• Develop, nurture and maintain ongoing client, architect, subcontractor and industry relationships at the appropriate level, reinforcing Shawmut's dedication to continuously addressing their needs and interests.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of construction/project management experience, with at least 5+ years in life sciences (biotech, pharma, medical device, or lab facilities).
• Proven track record managing ground‑up, tenant improvement, and renovation projects in occupied or mission‑critical life science environments.
• Experience delivering MEP‑intensive projects (labs, cleanrooms, GMP manufacturing, vivariums, pilot plants, R&D facilities).
• Demonstrated success managing large $50M+ complex projects.
• Deep knowledge of MEPs is a plus.
• Extensive experience maintaining project budgets and schedules.
• Direct responsibility for leading and developing staff.

EEO Information

Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or restriction, now and in the future.

Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Salary Range Information

Los Angeles Base Salary Range: $145,000 – $190,000. The range stated is specific to Los Angeles. Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles), and internal company equity.