Vice President of Construction - Life Sciences

STO Building Group; 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 a

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Structure Tone, part of the STO Building Group, is seeking a Vice President of Life Sciences in New Jersey to oversee the Life Sciences business, guide multiple project teams, and supervise PMs and staff. The role requires R&D and cGMP project delivery experience, strong strategic thinking, and proven client relationships.

Leading practice in risk management, financial performance, and talent recruitment, you will drive growth while ensuring project execution aligns with division goals.

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.

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 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.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Negotiation

Mentoring

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Civil Engineering

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

CMiC

Project management platforms

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

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.

Description

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

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

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.