Senior Project Manager- Life Sciences

John Wood Group • Philadelphia, PA

157d • Hybrid

About The Position

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to join its Life Sciences business. This opportunity is Hybrid. The Project Manager will plan, schedule and coordinate the engineering activities on technically complex projects. The work requires knowledge of Life Sciences industry practices and associated engineering work processes. Occasional travel to project meetings and job sites, as necessary, is required. This position will report to our Philadelphia -USA office.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture preferred.
• 10+ years of life science industry experience.
• Well-developed knowledge of the engineering work processes principles and practices associated with organization products and services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the industry practices in general and knowledge and understanding of how the work integrates into a complete project.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent written and oral skills and an effective presenter.
• Organizes, prioritizes and plans work activities, while using time efficiently.
• Gathers and analyzes information skillfully, while developing alternative solutions, if necessary.
• Understands business implications of decisions and activities.
• Works cooperatively with others as a team member and/or leader.
• Understands both the technical and commercial aspects of the organization's projects and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the focal point for and manages the day-to-day engineering activities on assigned project.
• Oversees, monitors and manages the day-to-day engineering activities on assigned project for compliance with budget and schedule.
• Suggests and implements corrective actions as necessary to achieve expected results.
• Monitors performance and productivity of project assigned engineering resources, monitors staffing on assigned project and works with resource managers to make necessary adjustments.
• Keeps Vice President of Project Execution well-informed about engineer progress and problems.
• Reviews drawings and other engineering documentation for compliance.
• Works and communicates effectively with customers, vendors, other technical disciplines, and the organization's project management team.
• Assures that all work on assigned projects is timely, accurate and high quality.
• Gives effective presentations to customers, suppliers and internally within the organization.
• May serve as an individual contributor or may plan, assign, coordinate, and review work of others depending on the scope of a particular assignment.
• Ensures the work performed is on schedule and within budget.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews.
• Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle.
• Commitment to continued professional development.
• Global connections with experts around the world.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Support Activities for Mining
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree