Senior Project Manager - Life Sciences

Sky Mavis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Job summary

Clayco is seeking a Senior Project Manager in St. Louis, MO, responsible for leading design-build projects in the Life Sciences/Biotech/Pharmaceuticals sector valued from $60 million to over $250 million. The ideal candidate has 10-15 years of experience in construction management with a strong emphasis on safety and quality. The role involves managing project execution from conceptual stages through closeout, including budget planning and team leadership. Comprehensive benefits and a discretionary annual bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience managing construction projects ($50+ million), ideally design-build.
• Strong project safety record and commitment to safety and quality.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology.

Responsibilities

• Build client and subcontractor relationships.
• Team with Architects, Engineers, and Planners to create and manage a design schedule.
• Manage costs and accept full responsibility for project execution.

Skills

Construction project management

Leadership

Budget planning

Safety commitment

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture

Job description

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the \"art and science of building,\" providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

The Senior Project Manager will be based on the construction project site and will be responsible for taking projects from conceptual stages through closeout. Provide leadership, technical direction, and deliver the best solutions on design-build projects within the dynamic Life Sciences/Biotech/Pharmaceuticals sector valued anywhere from a $60 million to over $250 million. At Clayco, a Senior Project Manager is responsible for assisting with preconstruction, buying out contracts, and managing the project from start to finish.

The Specifics of the Role

• Build client and subcontractor relationships.
• Team with Architects, Engineers, and Planners to create and manage a design schedule.
• Establish project forecasts and budgets.
• Manage costs.
• Accept full responsibility for project execution.
• Mentor and develop project management staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related.
• 10-15 years of experience managing construction projects ($50+ million) ideally design-build.
• Strong project safety record and commitment to safety and quality.
• Previous experience with set-up, budget planning, buyout, and cost reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology.
• Previous experience leading a successful project management team.
• Creative and results-oriented with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to walk the job site, climb ladders, and multi floor scaffolding.
• Ability to lift objects at least 50lbs.

Some Things You Should Know

• This position is based in St. Louis, MO.
• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!
• This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.