Pharma/Biopharma Senior Project Manager

About the Role

The Senior Project Manager will provide overall direction and leadership, and owns project outcomes for significantly complex projects and/or multiple projects. This position will fully implement and manage the operation, profitability, and administration of projects, reporting to our National Life Science/Pharma group.

Responsibilities

• Leads all aspects of the company’s safety culture, investigates safety incidents, and retrains staff as needed.
• Manages the JE Dunn prestart checklist form and supports the preconstruction team in various tasks including quantity takeoff, trade coordination, scope review, bid package development, and schedule development.
• Leads the plan and implementation of the buyout schedule, verifies pricing and scope, and manages issuance of subcontracts.
• Manages the submittal schedule setup, coordinates priorities, and ensures approved submittals are returned to subcontractors.
• Coordinates with Logistics to obtain pricing on materials and equipment, and confers with risk management for subcontractor approval.
• Coordinates stakeholders, disseminates change requests, and prepares project schedules using Lean principles.
• Provides regular reporting and analysis to communicate project status and profitability, and leads the project closeout process.
• Understands the preconstruction process, completes estimating and productivity analysis, and assists with project business plan development.
• Engages in business, industry, and community activities to build external relationships, and negotiates project issues including change orders and fee enhancements.
• Collaborates with the marketing team and promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field (or equivalent relevant experience).
• 10+ years of construction management experience (preferred).
• 6+ years of pharma/biopharma project experience (preferred).

Skills

• Advanced communication and presentation skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office, project management software (e.g., CMiC), scheduling software, BIM, and Lean processes.
• Ability to manage budgets, maximize profitability, and build relationships.
• Ability to prepare project budgets, GMPs, and range estimates.
• Ability to develop and manage project teams and collaborate internally and externally.

Working Environment

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• May require periods of travel and/or relocation.
• May work non-traditional hours and be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold).
• Assignment location may include project sites and/or office.

Benefits

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Click here for benefits details.