Traveling Project Manager, Life Sciences

X4 Engineering; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Traveling Project Manager to oversee complex construction projects in the Life Sciences sector. This dynamic role involves leading diverse teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget, and maintaining high-quality standards. Ideal candidates will have over a decade of project management experience and a strong background in commercial construction. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy travel, this opportunity offers the chance to make a significant impact in a vital industry.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Pension Plan

Child Care Support

Paid Maternity Leave

Student Loan Assistance

Disability Insurance

Paid Paternity Leave

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in commercial construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and budgeting.
• Willingness to travel extensively (up to 80%).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end construction project management for various projects.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, and safety compliance.
• Coordinate closely with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Methodologies

Scheduling Software (Primavera, MS Project, Procore)

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

PMP or Other Project Management Certifications

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Procore

Job description

Traveling Project Manager, Life Sciences

Traveling Project Manager, Life Sciences

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This range is provided by X4 Engineering. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

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Principal Consultant | Life Sciences at X4 Engineering

About the Role:

We’re seeking an experienced Traveling Construction Project Manager to lead and oversee complex construction projects across the U.S. in the Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or Industrial sectors.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and enjoys seeing projects through from concept to completion while traveling to various job sites.

You’ll be the key liaison between field teams, stakeholders, and clients, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end construction project management for ground-up, retrofit, and tenant improvement projects in life sciences and/or industrial settings.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, safety compliance, and quality control.
• Coordinate closely with clients, subcontractors, architects, and internal teams.
• Conduct regular site visits, meetings, and reporting to ensure transparency and alignment.
• Identify and resolve project issues and risks proactively.
• Ensure compliance with all industry regulations, particularly those relevant to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), clean room environments, and industrial safety.
• Drive project closeouts, punch lists, and handovers.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of project management experience in commercial construction, with a recent focus on Life Sciences, Pharma, Biotech, or Industrial facilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (up to 80% or as needed per project).
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, scheduling software (Primavera, MS Project, Procore, etc.), and budgeting.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field (preferred).
• PMP or other project management certifications (a plus).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Engineering

• Industries

  Construction and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Child care support

Paid maternity leave

Student loan assistance

Disability insurance

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

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