Sr Project Manager, Life Science

Senior Project Manager / Owner's Representative

Philadelphia, PA (travel to NJ project site as needed)

Total comp negotiable (salary project overrides)

Overview Owner's rep role overseeing a ground-up life science facility currently mid-construction in New Jersey. Manages GCs and vendors, oversees operational delivery, drives milestone execution, and handles hands-on invoicing.

This role serves as the client's trusted advisor from early planning through project closeout. After project completion, the position continues with the firm on new pursuits

Project Planning, Execution, Closeout

• Lead owner's representation for commercial development and construction projects, including life sciences, laboratory, and healthcare facilities
• Manage full project lifecycle: scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate design teams, consultants, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction
• Oversee procurement, contracts, project financials, and reporting
• Ensure construction quality, safety, and permitting
• Lead project closeout including commissioning, validation support, and turnover documentation

Business Development Support

• Represent the firm alongside the sales team when leads arise (no BD background required)

Must-Haves

• Minimum 5 years of design/construction project management in life sciences, healthcare, or other technical fields
• Ground-up development including entitlements, pre-groundbreaking work, and early-phase execution. GC candidates with hands-on ground-up involvement also considered.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency with MS Project, Microsoft Office Suite, OneDrive, Dropbox

Preferred

• Property management exposure or working knowledge of building operations and tenant coordination
• LEED project experience
• PMP, CCM, PE, or similar professional certification

Benefits 401(k) with matching, health/vision/dental/life insurance, paid time off.