VP, Life Sciences - Design Build Construction Firm

About Our Client

With multiple offices and over 500+ employees across the US, this top 100 ENR firm has grown strategically while staying true to the core values the company was originally founded upon. With 2B+ in annual revenue, the company has established themselves as a go-to partner for the country's fastest-growing project sectors - including manufacturing, mission critical, life sciences, and more.

Job Description

• Develop and execute a strategic business plan to drive growth, market expansion, and long-term success of the Life Sciences division
• Pursue and secure new life sciences project opportunities across targeted markets
• Provide executive leadership for the Life Sciences division, setting vision, strategy, and growth priorities
• Build and lead a high-performing team across business development, preconstruction, and operations
• Establish and strengthen strategic partnerships with architects, engineers, and key design-build collaborators
• Oversee pursuit strategy and go/no-go decisions, ensuring alignment with risk, margin, and client fit
• Partner with preconstruction to shape design-build solutions, budgets, and value engineering strategies
• Drive market positioning and branding within the life sciences sector (cGMP, lab, pharma, biotech, etc.)
• Ensure successful project handoff and execution alignment from pursuit through delivery
• Maintain accountability for revenue growth, backlog development, and profitability within the division

The Successful Applicant

• 15+ years related experience
• Must have Life Science / Pharmaceutical construction project expertise
• Advanced knowledge of the design-build process
• 4 year Bachelors degree in construction management, civil engineering, or related field of study preferred
• Advanced level degree preferred but not required
• Proven track record leading successful teams of 5+ direct reports
• Proven success driving business development and a results-driven mindset
• Must have an outstanding business acumen and professional demeanor to manage client relationships

What's on Offer

• Compensation will DOE: OTE 300K+
• Monthly vehicle allowance
• 401K
• Profit sharing
• Excellent health benefits through Aetna
• Generous PTO