What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Construction Manager position at GForce Life Sciences?
Construction Operations & Logistics Senior Manager (Consultant)
Design & Constructability
- Lead constructability and quality reviews of design documents (drawings and specifications).
- Coordinate technical reviews with architects, engineers, consultants, and construction teams.
- Identify design conflicts, coordination gaps, and constructability issues before construction begins.
- Review RFIs, ASIs, ESIs, addenda, bulletins, and technical revisions.
- Track and resolve technical issues throughout design and construction.
- Support quality reviews of architectural, structural, MEP, fire protection, life safety, laboratory, and building systems.
Construction Coordination
- Serve as the technical liaison between project management, engineering, design consultants, and construction management.
- Coordinate field operations, sequencing, logistics, and contractor activities.
- Review construction means, methods, phasing, and site logistics plans.
- Support contractor bid reviews, scope alignment, and award recommendations.
- Help minimize schedule impacts, change orders, and construction claims through proactive coordination.
Scheduling & Logistics
- Coordinate campus-wide construction logistics across multiple active projects.
- Develop and maintain master schedules and logistics plans.
- Monitor schedule performance, risks, and project milestones.
- Coordinate access, temporary conditions, parking, staff circulation, and site operations throughout construction.
- Partner with project controls teams to maintain accurate reporting and forecasting.
Risk & Claims Management
- Maintain project risk registers and identify schedule or cost impacts early.
- Evaluate construction and design-related claims with project leadership.
- Review contract documentation to determine responsibility for field issues and design discrepancies.
- Prepare technical documentation supporting claim resolution and project decisions.
Stakeholder Communication
- Provide project status updates and technical guidance to leadership.
- Prepare reports and presentations for internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with project controls, governance, engineering, quality, legal, and construction teams to maintain project alignment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management
- 10 years of experience managing complex construction projects
- Experience with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or laboratory facilities preferred
- Strong knowledge of constructability reviews, quality assurance, scheduling, logistics, and project delivery
- Experience coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, and project management teams
- Proficiency with Bluebeam Studio, AutoCAD, Revit, SharePoint, and Unifier preferred
Assignment Details
- 12 month consulting engagement with potential for extension
- Hybrid schedule based in Westchester County, NY
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits available
Salary : $200,000 - $250,000