Job Description
Join A Leading Southern California Builder Delivering Cutting-Edge Life Sciences
Manage highly technical laboratory, biotechnology, and advanced tech projects
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established General Contractor recognized for delivering complex Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Laboratory, Healthcare, and Advanced Technology construction projects throughout Southern California. Due to continued growth within the Los Angeles market, they are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead sophisticated technical projects for some of the industry's most innovative clients. This individual will serve as a key leader within the organization, overseeing projects from preconstruction through closeout while maintaining strong relationships with owners, architects, consultants, and project teams.
Job Description
Our Senior Project Manager will be responsible for:
- Providing overall leadership for Life Sciences, Laboratory, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, and Advanced Technology construction projects.
- Managing projects from preconstruction through turnover, ensuring successful delivery across schedule, budget, safety, and quality objectives.
- Leading and mentoring Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Superintendent teams.
- Developing and maintaining project budgets, forecasts, buyout strategies, and procurement plans.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and key stakeholders.
- Overseeing preconstruction activities including budgeting, constructability reviews, scheduling, value engineering, and subcontractor procurement.
- Driving project schedules and ensuring milestone achievements throughout all phases of construction.
- Managing complex MEP systems, process piping, clean room installations, laboratory infrastructure, and specialized equipment coordination.
- Reviewing contracts, negotiating change orders, managing risk, and maintaining project profitability.
- Coordinating commissioning, validation support, and turnover activities.
- Leading client meetings and maintaining strong communication between field and office operations.
- Identifying project challenges early and implementing proactive solutions to ensure successful project outcomes.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
The ideal Senior Project Manager will have:
- 10+ years of Project Management experience within Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, Laboratory, Healthcare, or Advanced Technology construction.
- Experience managing projects valued between $15M and $100M+.
- Proven success leading projects from preconstruction through final completion and client turnover.
- Extensive experience with laboratories, research facilities, biotechnology campuses, pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, vivariums, clean rooms, and technical environments.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, contract management, procurement, and project financial controls.
- Deep understanding of MEP-intensive construction, commissioning processes, process systems, and specialized facility requirements.
- Exceptional client management and business relationship skills.
- Experience managing multiple project teams while maintaining schedule and profitability objectives.
- Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to operate independently while delivering complex projects within demanding schedules.
What's On Offer
We are offering this role:
- A base salary between $170,000 and $200,000
- Annual performance incentive
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Vehicle allowance
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Career advancement opportunities
Contact Elijah Williams Quote job ref JN-102026-7118790
Job Summary
Sector: Construction
Sub Sector: Project Manager
Industry: Property
Where: Anaheim
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Elijah Williams
Job Reference: JN-102026-7118790
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Anaheim, California |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $170,000–$200,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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