Senior Project Manager - Life Sciences Construction

Michael Page; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Vehicle allowance or company vehicle

Gas card

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & company holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Long-Term Pipeline of Award-Winning项目

Job summary

Michael Page in Southern California is recruiting a Senior Project Manager for life sciences, healthcare and advanced technology projects. The role leads projects from preconstruction through turnover, directing budgets, schedules and client relationships to ensure successful delivery.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of commercial construction PM experience, a track record of managing ground-up and complex renovations, and strong leadership, communication, and risk management skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Experience managing ground-up and complex renovation/TI projects.
• Proven success overseeing projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Strong financial management, forecasting, and budget control experience.
• Ability to build strong client relationships and lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, consultants, and subcontractors
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, procurement plans, and forecasting efforts
• Drive project execution to ensure schedule, cost, safety, and quality objectives are achieved
• Oversee contract administration, subcontractor management, change orders, and risk mitigation
• Coordinate with field leadership to ensure successful project delivery
• Lead owner meetings and provide executive-level project reporting
• Manage commissioning, turnover, and closeout activities
• Partner with estimating and preconstruction teams during project pursuit and planning phases
• Mentor Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and emerging project staff

Skills

Construction PM

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Job description

A premier Southern California builder specializing in Life Sciences, HCAI Healthcare, Biotechnology, Laboratory, and Advanced Technology construction is looking to add a Senior Project Manager to its growing team.

This is an opportunity to join a contractor with a strong reputation for delivering highly technical, mission-critical environments where precision, planning, and collaboration are essential. With an expanding pipeline of Life Sciences, Research & Development, Healthcare, and Advanced Technology projects, the organization is seeking a proven construction leader capable of driving projects from preconstruction through turnover while serving as a trusted partner to clients and project teams.

Description

• Lead projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, consultants, and subcontractors
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, procurement plans, and forecasting efforts
• Drive project execution to ensure schedule, cost, safety, and quality objectives are achieved
• Oversee contract administration, subcontractor management, change orders, and risk mitigation
• Coordinate with field leadership to ensure successful project delivery
• Lead owner meetings and provide executive-level project reporting
• Manage commissioning, turnover, and closeout activities
• Partner with estimating and preconstruction teams during project pursuit and planning phases
• Mentor Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and emerging project staff

Profile

• 8+ years of commercial construction project management experience
• Experience managing ground-up and complex renovation/TI projects
• Proven success overseeing projects from preconstruction through completion
• Strong financial management, forecasting, and budget control experience
• Ability to build strong client relationships and lead cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills

Job Offer

• Annual Performance Bonus
• Vehicle Allowance or Company Vehicle
• Gas Card
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Long-Term Pipeline of Award-Winning Projects

Client Details

A premier Southern California builder specializing in Life Sciences, HCAI Healthcare, Biotechnology, Laboratory, and Advanced Technology construction is looking to add a Senior Project Manager to its growing team.

This is an opportunity to join a contractor with a strong reputation for delivering highly technical, mission-critical environments where precision, planning, and collaboration are essential. With an expanding pipeline of Life Sciences, Research & Development, Healthcare, and Advanced Technology projects, the organization is seeking a proven construction leader capable of driving projects from preconstruction through turnover while serving as a trusted partner to clients and project teams.

Description

• Lead projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, consultants, and subcontractors
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, procurement plans, and forecasting efforts
• Drive project execution to ensure schedule, cost, safety, and quality objectives are achieved
• Oversee contract administration, subcontractor management, change orders, and risk mitigation
• Coordinate with field leadership to ensure successful project delivery
• Lead owner meetings and provide executive-level project reporting
• Manage commissioning, turnover, and closeout activities
• Partner with estimating and preconstruction teams during project pursuit and planning phases
• Mentor Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and emerging project staff

Profile

• 8+ years of commercial construction project management experience
• Experience managing ground-up and complex renovation/TI projects
• Proven success overseeing projects from preconstruction through completion
• Strong financial management, forecasting, and budget control experience
• Ability to build strong client relationships and lead cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills

Job Offer

• $175,000 - $200,000 Base Salary
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Vehicle Allowance or Company Vehicle
• Gas Card
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Long-Term Pipeline of Award-Winning Projects

Desired Skills and Experience

• Proven experience managing construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and cost control experience
• Ability to independently lead complex projects and project teams

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