Consultant, Senior Project Manager, Pharmaceutical

Summary

Our client, a Fortune 500 Pharmaceutical Company , has engaged GForce Life Sciences to provide a Senior Project Manager . Reporting to the Program Director or higher, the Senior Project Manager (SPM) provides senior-level leadership in planning, budgeting, and overall management of major capital projects and initiatives from conceptualization through design, bidding, construction, commissioning, and close out.

• the SPM shall effectively identify innovative solutions and bring clarity to the project process using a sophisticated analytical approach and sound judgment.
• Using project management tools and techniques, core focus areas include defining and meeting project goals, budget, schedule, scope, quality, risk mitigation, and responding to field conditions and construction logistics and challenges.
• The SPM shall develop strong collaborative approaches and work closely with Space Planning, Operations, IT/AV, Security, and User teams to promote and enable clear and effective communication and team-centric leadership, integrating internal teams with consultant design teams throughout the design and construction process.
• The SPM will provide regular reporting and data analytics to the head of Engineering, Design, and Construction.
• The SPM will lead multiple high-complexity projects of diverse scope that require an understanding of current business trends, construction techniques, innovative project delivery methods, thorough knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, core and shell construction as well as rigor in compliance, and the highest standard of care.
• Science projects include research laboratories, vivarium, pilot scale manufacturing, major scientific equipment, and infrastructure projects.
• The SPM will be responsible for leading design teams and Construction Managers in both the pre-construction due diligence, design and scoping process with a focus on quality management, project controls, and user engagement as well as leading their teams through the bidding and construction administration process with a focus on safety, schedule compliance, field coordination, financial reporting, change order management, commissioning, substantial completion and close out.

Mandatory Requirements

• 15 Years of experience in Capital Project Managament
• Major Research Project, Green Field Design, and Construction experience preferred
• Architectural or Engineering background with zoning, planning, design, construction administration, compliance, and infrastructure system understanding preferred.

Term & Start

• 12 Month Contract with the possibility of converting or becoming full time
• Full-time salaried Consultant
• Hybrid – onsite 3-4 days a week in NY
• Benefits included (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k)