Senior Project Manager- Life Science (Design and Construction)

Responsibilities

• Develop and complete project-specific tasks as required to meet or exceed the expectations of the client and fulfill our contractual obligations
• Review qualitative program aspects with the owner and verify program conformance with project goals
• Serve as liaison between client and design and construction professionals
• Initiate and manage the procurement of design, construction, and consultant services
• Draft, review, communicate, negotiate and enforce contractual documents for design, construction, and consultant professionals
• Develop and monitor project budget and schedule including updating and maintaining web-based project controls
• Provide analysis of budgets and schedules and their effect on the financial objectives of the project
• Manage the design, engineering, and construction team in planning and analysis of conceptual design and preconstruction activities
• Oversee and review the development of architectural and engineering construction drawings and bid documents
• Establish, direct, and/or document project meetings
• Meet with clients, city officials, architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants to present the project status and anticipate issues
• Anticipate potential changes to budget or schedule and provide guidance on the review and analysis of changes when presented
• Coverage of value engineering alternatives with the owner
• Determine requirements and facilitate procurement of peer reviews and specialty consultants
• Coordinate and direct internal resources (Assistant Project Managers, etc.), as required
• Oversee the architect in their review of contractor and vendor onsite activities to verify they are in contractual compliance with design specifications, schedules, and workmanship standards
• Authorize the issuance of contracts, purchase orders; develop and process scheduled progress draw packages for payment
• Observe and report on the construction process and construction-related issues
• Manage the project closeout process to a successful completion
• Proactively seek out and represent PMA in networking and business development opportunities; assist senior management in project proposals and subsequent interviews
• Promote the highest level of professionalism and ethics

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in the real estate design and construction industry, including Life Sciences and/or Mission Critical projects, with deep expertise in MEP systems coordination, integration, and delivery
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Real Estate Finance, or a related field
• Experience as an Owner’s Representative or Project Manager representing the fiduciary interests of the real estate developer or investor
• Experience demonstrating prior involvement and leadership with master planning, budgeting, schematic design, design development, and construction documents phases, and construction/transition planning to build/project activation
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients and other construction-related and business professionals
• Knowledge and understanding of project controls, project management, construction documentation, and sequencing
• Working knowledge of alternate materials/methods; construction costs, value-engineering techniques, and Building/Occupancy laws and lease requirements
• Skills in managing multiple concurrent projects successfully; meet or exceed client expectations and timelines
• Excellent time management, communication, organization, and personal effectiveness skills, as well as technical computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and Project) and web-based project management tools. Proficiency in AutoCAD is desired, but not required