Senior Project Manager, Life Sciences Capital Projects (Remote/Travel)

BioSpace; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Syner-G is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic client initiatives and complex capital projects, establishing governance, operating models, and portfolio management practices. You will drive project execution, stakeholder alignment, executive decision-making, and performance across multiple workstreams and teams.

The role requires a unique blend of project management expertise, strategic thinking, and organizational change leadership to ensure initiatives are delivered on schedule,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Information Management, Business, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 8–14 years of experience as a project engineer or project manager, preferably in the petrochemical, chemical, refining, or related industrial sectors.
• Experience managing major capital projects from design through construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Experience supervising and coordinating contractors across multiple disciplines (GC, CM, mechanical, electrical, etc.).
• Experience executing projects within active operating facilities.
• Experience with commissioning and turnover of building systems such as HVAC, emergency power, UPS, lab gases, RODI water, boilers, and steam systems.
• Experience conducting site walks, identifying field issues, and developing solutions.
• Experience leading daily planning meetings and documenting project activities.
• Experience preparing daily reports, photo documentation, and progress tracking.
• Experience reviewing safety documentation and collaborating with EHS teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with client stakeholders, managers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and familiarity with construction management software.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or GMP-regulated environments.
• Experience supporting large-scale facility construction, expansion, retrofit, or manufacturing site programs.
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM/CDE environments, or other Autodesk information-management platforms.
• Experience integrating documentation processes with Primavera P6, MS Project, or other project scheduling tools.
• Familiarity with project controls processes including schedule, cost, change control, risk, and reporting.
• Experience supporting project turnover, commissioning, qualification, or operational readiness documentation.
• Experience developing document-management procedures, SOPs, workflows, and governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project governance frameworks, operating models, decision-making structures, and management routines that support effective execution and accountability.
• Establish portfolio management processes, reporting frameworks, and performance measurement systems across multiple projects and initiatives.
• Lead governance meetings, steering committees, and executive reviews, ensuring timely escalation and resolution of risks, issues, and decisions.
• Partner with client leadership to align project delivery strategies with organizational objectives and business priorities.
• Drive organizational effectiveness initiatives that improve project delivery, team collaboration, operational efficiency, and decision-making.
• Develop stakeholder engagement, communication, and executive engagement strategies across leadership teams, project teams, and external partners.
• Create executive presentations, strategic communications, dashboards, and leadership reports that translate complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• Prepare compelling narratives and recommendations to support executive decision-making and organizational alignment.
• Facilitate communication between senior leadership, project stakeholders, contractors, and technical teams.
• Manage stakeholder expectations, resolve conflicts, and ensure alignment across project and business objectives.
• Establish and maintain portfolio reporting, KPIs, performance metrics, scorecards, and executive dashboards.
• Monitor project performance and provide data-driven recommendations to improve delivery outcomes.
• Identify, assess, and manage project, program, and organizational risks while developing mitigation and contingency plans.
• Keep the Project Director and executive stakeholders informed of project risks, issues, progress, and recommended solutions.
• Lead lessons learned reviews and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen project delivery capabilities.
• Act as the owner's representative on capital projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project goals.
• Review technical submissions from Architectural and Engineering (A&E) firms, including MEP drawings, structural drawings, and construction specifications.
• Respond to and manage construction communications such as RFIs, submittals, and technical clarifications.
• Assist with and oversee preparation of project startup and closeout documentation.
• Read, interpret, and manage project plans, specifications, contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, correspondence, shop drawings, and other project-related documentation.
• Maintain complete and accurate as-built documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage Transfer of Care and Custody (TOCC) activities and ensure successful transition to facility operations.
• Utilize Microsoft Project and project management platforms such as ProCore, E-Builder, or Prolog to develop, maintain, and monitor project schedules and execution plans.
• Lead project meetings, track action items, and drive accountability across project teams.
• Conduct regular site visits to verify project progress, identify field issues, and implement solutions.
• Prepare project status reports, progress measurements, and executive updates.
• Coordinate contractors, construction managers, engineering teams, and specialty trades to ensure successful project execution.
• Support startup, commissioning, and turnover activities for facility and building systems.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Project

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/related field

Tools

Construction management software

Primavera P6

Job description

Syner-G is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead strategic client initiatives and complex capital projects, establishing governance, operating models, and portfolio management practices. You will drive project execution, stakeholder alignment, executive decision-making, and performance across multiple workstreams and teams.

The role requires a unique blend of project management expertise, strategic thinking, and organizational change leadership to ensure initiatives are delivered on schedule,