Senior Project Manager, Life Sciences, Project & Development Services

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Senior Project Manager, Life Sciences, Project & Development Services

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for overseeing project setup, implementation and execution through completion of commission & qualification. This role must be experienced in cGMP and CGLP capital projects as the Senior PM will lead all aspects of Life Science projects and will be expected to be versed in pharmaceutical construction and qualification. Must have exceptional organizational, analytical and problem‑solving.

Must have the ability to lead a team and/or mentor less experienced team members.

• Contributes to the project strategy development with Directors and executes within business unit of C&W and client.
• Manages overall project cost, schedule, risk, and scope execution and develops project charter and execution plan.
• Drives the development and support of the validation master plans.
• Works with Operation Readiness teams to ensure smooth project transition plans.
• Drives overall scope and contractors to project schedule and cost objectives.
• Organizes people and resources along with operating within office or department.
• Implements plans while providing construction cost and benefit analysis as required.
• Oversees project implementation and execution through completion of construction. Works with owner team on operational readiness plans.
• Prepares various RFQ’s and/or RFP’s needed for vendor and contractor services for the complete project.
• Reviews subcontract proposals and related pricing and scoping.
• Negotiates contracts and performance management with selected contracted vendors, consultants, etc.
• Reviews, comments, validates and audits cost estimates prepared by contractors.
• Develops and owns the Master Project Schedule; actively tracks each aspect of the project performance against schedules and critical path.
• Guides the client and team through the design implementation, procurement, and construction process.
• Manages due diligence, programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, procurement, design team selection, budget, schedule creation/management, contractor selection, vendor selection, sustainability and post‑construction services.
• May oversee capital improvement programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through local/account‑based resources.
• Provides extensive interface with client staff and internal customers.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use and application of all PDS technology as required for assigned projects.
• Informs Manager and/or Market Lead of all project, internal and client issues affecting the perception and reputation of Cushman & Wakefield.
• Identifies and addresses areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk (fee, reputation, errors and omissions, etc.) to Manager and/or Market Lead.
• Assists PDS senior leadership and Market Lead in the establishment and refinement of best practices of standards and excellence.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration or related field.
• 10 or more years of related experience.
• Must have Life Sciences Experience.
• Advanced project management skills with demonstrated understanding of project management business. Ability to support and/or lead business development initiatives as assigned or requested. History in client relations, client management, contract negotiations, and consulting skills. Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate analyzed data to client and project team to achieve project goals. Strong working knowledge of architectural/engineering drawings and construction concepts.
  
  Proficient in Microsoft Office. Experience with in the construction industry required, candidates with additional life sciences or high‑tech manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Must possess exemplary communication skills – both oral and written.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans,…