Senior Project Manager-Life Sciences

STV • Boston, MA

1d • $143,435 - $163,926 • Onsite

About The Position

STV currently has an opening for a Senior Project Manager-Life Science in the Construction Management group in Boston. The SPM shall lead cross-functional healthcare infrastructure projects/programs and initiatives with demanding resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,300 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical engineering in conjunction with commensurate years of industry experience
• Minimum of 15 years of infrastructure owner representative/project management experience, specifically in Life Science.
• Demonstrated history in managing a minimum of $100 million in healthcare or related construction types.
• Demonstrated experience in managing high-rise construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience in managing program/project teams on large complex healthcare projects.
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge, and a track record in project management techniques, concepts, principles, and standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate at all levels internally and externally to establish credibility on project teams.
• Knowledge and ability to creatively resolve issues as they arise.
• Knowledge and ability to supervise people including recruitment, training, performance management, and people development.
• High proficiency with general Microsoft applications, including MS Project and Share Point.
• Demonstrated experience with project management software and applications.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Executive Managers in leading the project team.
• Set goals, develop project implementation strategies, policies and procedures to guide the project/program and mentoring team members.
• Manage staff, recruit new staff, manage program financials and schedules.
• Carry out duties as assigned by the Executive Team to achieve the successful completion of the program.
• Lead cross functional healthcare infrastructure projects/programs and initiatives with demanding resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
• Negotiate program scope changes, staffing assignments, and fees on behalf of STV.
• Develop program organizational structures and implementation strategies.
• Define program resource requirements.
• Manage the client relationship.
• Monitor design and construction activities to ensure that all phases of work are done in accordance with contractual agreements and corporate quality standards.
• Define and assign project responsibilities to the Project/Program Team.
• Develop policies and procedures to foster the growth of a high performing team.
• Evaluate program financials, cash flow analyses, and cost estimates, as well as purchase orders, change orders, and invoices and implement actions to facilitate program compliance and the successful delivery of the program.
• Work with team to forecast, identify and addresses areas of potential liabilities and risks.
• Work with team to develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules.
• Ensures that project objectives are met.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to maintains client, consultant, contractor, and vendor relationships.
• Works with team to manage conflict resolution.
• Communicates complex ideas, anticipates potential concerns and persuades others, which may include executive leadership, to adopt positions to facilitate the successful conclusion of the project.
• Develop standards, protocols, policies and procedures to facilitate project success.
• Build a collaborative work environment.
• Provides guidance, direction, and instruction to less experienced team members and colleagues.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior