Life Science Project Manager, Owner's Representative

About the role

Stantec seeks an Owner’s Representative, at the Project Manager level, to manage projects on behalf of owners in the biopharmaceutical/life sciences sector. This role involves managing projects valued over $10M, typically including renovations, maintenance, and new builds. Projects range from conceptual planning through design and construction, and often involve regular travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of projects valued over $10M, including renovations, maintenance, and new builds.
• Collect project-specific site information to effectively organize available resources.
• Develop strategic conceptual programs consistent with proposed schedules and budgets in collaboration with clients.
• Competitively assemble the project team by preparing and administering Requests for Proposals (RFPs), making recommendations for award, and negotiating contracts as required by the client.
• Provide day-to-day project oversight and communication with the client and project team, collaborating with clients' goals, constraints, and priorities.
• Review the design for adherence to client's schedule, budget, logistics, and applicable regulatory agency requirements.
• Manage the project team on behalf of the client during the design, construction, occupancy, and closeout process.
• Administer all contracts and invoices on behalf of the client.
• Anticipate key issues for the betterment of the project and make decisions on major project events, considering their impact on project goals.
• Coordinate financial close-out efforts.
• Develop and maintain the respect and confidence of the project team.

Requirements

• Understanding of and ability to read plans and specifications.
• Understanding of preconstruction/project development process and requirements.
• Understanding of contracts (negotiations, language, and requirements).
• Strong computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and scheduling software.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.

Credentials

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture (preferred).
• Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in a related field.
• Experience in cGxP and/or cGMP.
• Experience as an Owner’s Representative in Project Management on biopharmaceutical/life sciences projects.
• Experience managing capital projects.
• Experience with manufacturing processes or process engineering.
• Experience with scheduling software.

Qualifications

• Understanding of and ability to read plans and specifications.
• Understanding of preconstruction/project development process and requirements.
• Understanding of contracts (negotiations, language, and requirements).
• Strong computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and scheduling software.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.

Skills

• Understanding of and ability to read plans and specifications.
• Understanding of preconstruction/project development process and requirements.
• Understanding of contracts (negotiations, language, and requirements).
• Strong computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and scheduling software.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• A wellness program.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short-term/long-term disability plans.
• Emergency travel benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional membership fee coverage.
• Paid family leave.

Pay

$91,200.00 - $132,300.00 Annually

Schedule

Full time