Project Manager, Life Sciences

The Project Manager is responsible for the management and success of assigned life science construction projects as measured by the attainment of quality, client satisfaction and profitability goals.

Client Details

My client is a consulting, architecture, engineering, and construction management firm. They have helped life sciences companies usher in the next generation of life-saving therapies, treatments, and technologies. Whether it's providing AE support for existing sites; commissioning, validation, and qualification for specific processes or equipment; or turnkey design-build solutions, their team blends sound science and technical expertise with quality and safety to deliver unparalleled results.

Description

• Monitors all project activity including schedules, spending and related items to ensure timely and quality completion of assigned construction projects. Notifies Director of Operations of any situations that would have a significant impact on the completion date, cost or quality.
• Prepares, completes or reviews all project reports to ensure accuracy. Provides project status report, financial reports and project schedules in accordance with company guidelines on timeliness and completeness of information.
• Facilitates weekly project status meeting with owner, owners rep, vendors, subcontractors and others connected with the project. Prepares and distributes meeting minutes indicating agreements reached, task assignments and related information.
• Conduct internal staff meetings to disseminate appropriate company and project information. Ensures that all staff is informed of needed information, policies and expectations regarding safety and related regulations.
• Perform final review of construction on projects to include review of bid documents, review of bid procedures, review of vendor and subcontractor qualifications, review of final estimates, labor and material takeoffs and related information.
• Notify subcontractors of bid approval and award jobs to same. Notify unsuccessful subcontractors and provide appropriate reasoning as needed. Procure all materials for the project in accordance with established procurement policies and procedures.
• Review subcontractor and vendor invoices throughout the lifecycle of the project and approve for payment or negotiate appropriate changes with subcontractor.
• Follow up with the client as needed to ensure timely payment of fees and other payments. Provide timely and accurate information to accounting to ensure proper invoice preparation to client.
• Prepare and submit change orders for approval of client and Director of Operations. Prepare and submit invoices to accounting for final billing. Ensure subcontractors are notified of all change order documentation.
• Prepare all project close out documentation including submittal of all warranty information, affidavits, record drawings, final retainage payments, releases and accounting related documents. Ensure final payments are received from client and appropriate invoices are paid to subcontractors.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with architect, engineers and other vendors along with client, building representatives, subcontractors and others who are on the project team.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Science or equivalent work experience is preferred
• 3-5 years of general contractor project management experience in Philadelphia is preferred
• Well-developed communications, decision making, financial analysis, interpersonal, organizational and team work skills are required.
• Strong ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with clients and architects is required.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary & bonus opportunities
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) program with a generous employer match contribution
• Car allowance
• PTO (paid time off) and holiday pay

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