Senior Project Manager

Position Overview We are seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to provide senior-level leadership in the planning, budgeting, and overall management of major capital projects and complex facility initiatives from conceptualization through design, construction, commissioning, and closeout.

In this leadership role, you will oversee high-complexity projects—specializing in research laboratories, pilot-scale manufacturing, and core infrastructure—driving project controls, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration across internal space planning, operations, IT, and external design teams.

Key Responsibilities

Capital Project Leadership: Direct major new construction, renovation, infrastructure, and research laboratory projects, ensuring compliance with corporate standards, schedules, and budgets.

Financial & Cost Controls: Establish and maintain complex project budgets, cash flow analyses, cost estimates, and financial reporting systems; review purchase orders, change orders, and high-impact invoices.

Pre-Construction & Design Governance: Lead design teams and construction managers through pre-construction due diligence, scoping, quality management, and user engagement.

Construction Administration & Safety: Oversee bidding, construction administration, field coordination, safety compliance, commissioning, substantial completion, and closeout.

Stakeholder Alignment & Risk Mitigation: Communicate complex ideas to executive leadership, manage stakeholder expectations, and proactively identify/resolve project liabilities and risks.

Team Mentorship & Standardization: Guide and mentor less experienced project managers, contributing to departmental initiatives, career development, and the enhancement of facilities project management tools and standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management (Master’s Degree preferred).

Experience: Minimum of 15+ years of progressive experience in project management / construction management.

Construction Track Record: Minimum of $25 million in completed construction projects required; experience managing major research laboratories and complex infrastructure projects strongly preferred.

Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection systems, and current construction techniques for advanced facilities.

Software Proficiency: High proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, MS Project, SharePoint, and specialized project management applications.

Communication & Leadership: Superior written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to influence at senior executive levels and resolve complex technical/logistical issues.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing international and domestic projects across multi-site portfolios.

Architectural or engineering professional background with comprehensive knowledge of compliance, design, and construction administration.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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