Project Manager - Life Sciences Construction

Turner & Townsend•San Francisco, CA
•$125,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Project Manager to support large-scale life sciences construction projects and provide excellent client service. The role manages project teams, stakeholders, suppliers, schedules, budgets, design and project information, while ensuring compliant delivery and application of best practices. It also provides technical, cost-control, value-engineering and constructability support; builds client relationships; advises teams on approaches to meet client and business objectives; and captures project learnings and improves internal processes. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. SOX control responsibilities may be part of the role where applicable.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or a field related to construction.
  • Strong organizational and management skills, with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with the broader team.
  • Effective presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore and construction project management tools.
  • Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage stakeholders, including architects, engineers and supply chains, to deliver compliant projects.
  • Analyze, track and manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule delays.
  • Verify that effective project governance, processes and systems are used.
  • Ensure best practices are applied across projects.
  • Produce formal project status reports and other reports as required.
  • Monitor multiple construction projects simultaneously and ensure approved design standards are applied correctly.
  • Manage supplier interfaces using monthly trackers and weekly reviews.
  • Manage the flow of project information through regular meetings and written communications.
  • Forecast and update key project milestones and budgets.
  • Manage and monitor local design teams in accordance with commission criteria.
  • Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors and regional stakeholders.
  • Respond rapidly to requests for information (RFIs) from the field.
  • Provide expertise in cost control, value engineering and constructability guidance as required.
  • Independently review status reports, drawing submittals, timelines and costs from architects, contractors and suppliers.
  • Assist in developing excellent client relationships to maximize new opportunities.
  • Advise project teams on approaches that can achieve client and business objectives.
  • Ensure key project information and learnings are captured.
  • Identify ways to improve internal systems and processes.
  • Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.
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