Senior Project Manager - Life Science Construction
About The Position
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its Life Sciences team. The role leads complex life sciences construction projects from inception through completion and closeout, including laboratory fit-outs, renovations, facility upgrades and new construction. The position is accountable for project budgets, schedules, risks, quality, stakeholder coordination, design development, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. It involves working with client leadership, design consultants, contractors and end users to manage technical requirements and operational constraints, including delivery in active or regulated facilities. The role requires demonstrated experience with technically complex life sciences facilities such as R&D laboratories, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sites, along with strong understanding of laboratory infrastructure, critical building systems and MEP coordination. Project experience independently managing capital construction projects valued at $10M–$50M or more is expected; exposure to larger capital programs is preferred. The position also provides strategic guidance to teams, supports client relationships and contributes to continuous improvement of project delivery practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant project management experience.
- Demonstrated experience delivering projects in the life sciences sector, including R&D laboratories, biotechnology, pharmaceutical or similar technically complex facilities.
- Strong understanding of laboratory infrastructure, critical building systems, MEP coordination and requirements for operational or regulated environments.
- Proven experience independently managing capital construction projects valued at $10M–$50M or more.
- Strong organizational and management skills, with ability to work effectively and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively with clients and senior stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, and construction project management tools such as Procore.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with GMP facilities.
- Exposure to larger, complex capital programs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project and platforms such as Autodesk Construction Cloud or equivalent.
- Familiarity with Primavera P6, cost management systems and project reporting tools.
- PMP, CCM or equivalent professional certification.
- LEED AP or other relevant industry qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Lead planning, coordination and delivery of complex construction projects from inception through completion and closeout.
- Manage relationships with clients, architects, engineers, contractors and other key stakeholders.
- Develop, monitor and manage project schedules, budgets, milestones and deliverables, identifying and mitigating risks to cost, schedule and quality.
- Establish and maintain project governance, reporting procedures and management systems in accordance with client and company requirements.
- Oversee multiple projects or workstreams and ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications and applicable standards.
- Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and ensure design deliverables meet project objectives, technical requirements and schedules.
- Coordinate contractors, consultants and suppliers, maintaining accountability for deliverables, actions and decisions.
- Lead project meetings, facilitate communication and ensure timely resolution of outstanding issues.
- Review and challenge project schedules, cost reports, design submissions, contractor proposals and progress reports.
- Provide technical and commercial oversight, including constructability reviews, value engineering, change management and cost control.
- Coordinate review and resolution of RFIs, submittals and other construction-related queries.
- Work with client stakeholders and end users to understand operational requirements in technically complex life sciences environments.
- Oversee construction progress, commissioning, handover and closeout in accordance with project requirements and client expectations.
- Prepare and present project status reports covering progress, risks, decisions and required actions.
- Build and maintain client relationships, provide proactive advice and identify opportunities to support broader client objectives.
- Provide strategic guidance to project teams and support informed decision-making.
- Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of delivery processes and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with applicable company policies, financial controls and SOX requirements where relevant.
- Lead end-to-end delivery of life sciences capital projects, including laboratory fit-outs, renovations, facility upgrades and new construction.
- Manage design development, procurement, construction, commissioning and closeout, with accountability for budgets, schedules, risk, quality and stakeholder coordination.
- Coordinate technical requirements and operational constraints to deliver projects within active facilities.
Benefits
- Flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
- Opportunity for employees to affect change and have a voice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
