Vice President of Construction - Life Sciences

Layton Construction Company•Woodbridge, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Structure Tone, part of the STO Building Group is seeking a Vice President of Life Sciences. The Vice President, Life Sciences is a senior leader responsible for the oversight of the life sciences business, multiple project teams and the direct supervision of life sciences project managers and operational staff. This role brings experience in both R&D and cGMP project delivery, strategic thinking, existing life sciences client relationships, proven new business capture, effective qualified life sciences talent recruiting, proven financial performance, and overall project execution and risk management expertise. This role ensures alignment between Division / Business Unit growth goals and project outcomes, serving as a key figure in leadership, mentorship, and client satisfaction.

Requirements

Proven leadership skills fostering a motivated and creative team culture.
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline—or equivalent industry experience.
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in life sciences R&D and cGMP construction, including prior roles as a Senior Project Manager or Project Executive.
Deep understanding of construction financials, risk management, and strategic planning.
Demonstrated ability to lead multiple large-scale, complex projects concurrently.
Strong ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
Must be willing to travel in the pursuit and delivery of life sciences accounts and projects.
Proven record of mentoring and developing project leaders.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
High ethical standards and alignment with organizational values.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and construction management platforms.

Nice To Haves

Professional affiliations (e.g., AGC, ASCE) preferred.
Professional credentials (e.g., PE license) preferred.
Active community involvement is a plus.
Experience with CMiC or other project management platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains life sciences executive-level relationships with clients, future talent, trade partners, architects, consultants, and community representatives.
Maintains extreme ownership of Life Science growth throughout the business by way of establishing long term sustainable growth initiatives, and helping fulfill same by way of talent recruitment, business development, and seamless execution of projects.
Plays an active role in business unit fiscal planning, goal setting, and strategic direction.
Manages project cost projections, BU roll up and ensures alignment with business unit profitability objectives.
Ensures execution of company policies through structured project oversight, focusing on quality, cost, schedule, safety, and client relations.
Provides executive-level oversight on scheduling, procurement, project staffing, and financial tracking.
Supports life sciences R&D and cGMP project managers and oversee project assistants and support staff.
Provides advice and supports field leadership (e.g., superintendents, engineers) to ensure excellence in field operations.
Collaborates across departments to drive policy adherence and operational alignment within the business unit.
Serves as a key point of contact for high-level issue resolution and risk mitigation.
Performs other duties and contributes to strategic initiatives as assigned.