Life Science Senior Project Manager North Jersey

Lead pharmaceutical and life sciences projects from preconstruction through closeout.

Manage project budgets, schedules, procurement, and overall financial performance.

Oversee Project Managers, APMs, Project Engineers, and field teams.

Lead client, architect, engineer, and subcontractor meetings.

Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, contracts, and project documentation.

Coordinate closely with Superintendents to maintain project schedules.

Review drawings and specifications for constructability and coordination.

Oversee subcontractor procurement, scope reviews, and contract negotiations.

Manage construction activities within active and occupied facilities.

Identify project risks and develop solutions to maintain schedule and budget.

Maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.

Oversee commissioning, turnover, punch list, and project closeout.

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Lead complex pharmaceutical and life sciences construction projects.Join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of technical work.

10+ years of commercial construction experience.

5+ years of Project Management experience.

Life sciences, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or technical construction experience strongly preferred.

Experience with renovations, occupied facilities, laboratories, manufacturing, or ground-up projects.

Strong understanding of MEP systems and technically complex construction.

General Contractor or Construction Manager experience preferred.

Strong project financial, scheduling, and subcontractor management experience.

Proficiency with Procore or similar construction management software.

Strong leadership and client-facing communication skills.

Construction Management, Engineering, or related degree preferred.

Our client is an established construction firm specializing in life sciences, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and technically complex construction throughout New Jersey. The company offers a strong project backlog, long-term client relationships, and opportunities for experienced Project Managers to move into senior leadership positions.

Competitive senior-level base salary.

Annual bonus potential.

Comprehensive benefits package.

Strong pipeline of life sciences and pharmaceutical work.

Opportunity to manage major technical construction projects.

Leadership and team management responsibilities.

Long-term advancement opportunities.

Projects throughout North Jersey.