Vice President of Construction - Life Sciences

STO Building Group Careers; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off: 2 or 3 weeks

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

STO Building Group Careers in Port Reading, New Jersey is seeking a Vice President of Life Sciences. This senior position involves overseeing the life sciences business along with multiple project teams. The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and proven experience in managing both R&D and cGMP project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in the life sciences sector, manage client relationships and ensure project success through effective team collaboration and risk management strategies.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in life sciences R&D and cGMP construction.
• Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects concurrently.
• Proven ability to build and maintain trusted client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee life sciences business and project teams.
• Maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Manage project cost projections and BU profitability objectives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Construction financials

Risk management

Strategic planning

Project management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

CMiC

Job description

Summary

Structure Tone, part of the STO Building Group is seeking a Vice President of Life Sciences. The Vice President, Life Sciences is a senior leader responsible for the oversight of the life sciences business, multiple project teams and the direct supervision of life sciences project managers and operational staff. This role brings experience in both R&D and cGMP project delivery, strategic thinking, existing life sciences client relationships, proven new business capture, effective qualified life sciences talent recruiting, proven financial performance, and overall project execution and risk management expertise. This role ensures alignment between Division / Business Unit growth goals and project outcomes, serving as a key figure in leadership, mentorship, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains life sciences executive-level relationships with clients, future talent, trade partners, architects, consultants, and community representatives.
• Maintains extreme ownership of Life Science growth throughout the business by way of establishing long term sustainable growth initiatives, and helping fulfill same by way of talent recruitment, business development, and seamless execution of projects.
• Plays an active role in business unit fiscal planning, goal setting, and strategic direction.
• Manages project cost projections, BU roll up and ensures alignment with business unit profitability objectives.
• Ensures execution of company policies through structured project oversight, focusing on quality, cost, schedule, safety, and client relations.
• Provides executive-level oversight on scheduling, procurement, project staffing, and financial tracking.
• Supports life sciences R&D and cGMP project managers and oversee project assistants and support staff.
• Provides advice and supports field leadership (e.g., superintendents, engineers) to ensure excellence in field operations.
• Collaborates across departments to drive policy adherence and operational alignment within the business unit.
• Serves as a key point of contact for high-level issue resolution and risk mitigation.
• Performs other duties and contributes to strategic initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills fostering a motivated and creative team culture.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline—or equivalent industry experience.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in life sciences R&D and cGMP construction, including prior roles as a Senior Project Manager or Project Executive.
• Deep understanding of construction financials, risk management, and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple large-scale, complex projects concurrently.
• Strong ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Must be willing to travel in the pursuit and delivery of life sciences accounts and projects.
• Proven record of mentoring and developing project leaders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• High ethical standards and alignment with organizational values.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and construction management platforms.
• Professional affiliations (e.g., AGC, ASCE) preferred.
• Professional credentials (e.g., PE license) preferred.
• Active community involvement is a plus.
• Experience with CMiC or other project management platforms preferred.

Salary

$250,000 - $300,000

Compensation

In addition to base pay, eligible for discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life & AD& D Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Family Support
• Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
• Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt
• Time Away Benefits
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Group Legal
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Group Legal
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Disclaimer

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.