Senior Project Manager - Technology​/Life Sciences

Position: SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - TECHNOLOGY/LIFE SCIENCES
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SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - TECHNOLOGY/LIFE SCIENCES

The Senior Project Manager - Technology & Life Sciences (TLS) will lead highly technical projects within advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medtech, and cleanroom environments. This role is responsible for delivering complex, process-driven facilities that integrate sophisticated mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and automation/control systems.

This position is uniquely suited for candidates with strong engineering or owner-side experience who understand client manufacturing processes, critical environments, and regulatory requirements. The Sr. PM serves as a strategic partner to clients, ensuring that facility design and construction align with operational performance, process reliability, and long-term scalability.

* Leading by example and promoting the McGough way

* Embracing and leading a strong culture for safety on our projects

* Management of large Technology/Life Science projects and/or small project teams

* Guiding and mentoring project management staff to ensure these individuals are trained for the next level in their career

* Fostering and building relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors and suppliers

* Successful management of project financials, delivery on schedule, and high quality projects.

* Delivering full client satisfaction

* Championing company initiatives

Qualifications

Required:

* Four-year degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related) or Construction Management with strong technical background.

* 10+ years of experience managing complex projects in Technology, Life Sciences, or advanced manufacturing sectors

* Demonstrated experience with cleanroom construction, process systems, and critical environments

* Strong understanding of MEP systems, controls, and their integration with manufacturing processes

* Experience working directly with client/owner engineering or operations teams

* Proven ability to manage highly technical projects with multiple stakeholders

* Strong communication skills with ability to translate between engineering and construction teams

* Thorough and detail-oriented

* Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints

* Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision

* Strong computer skills, including Excel

Preferred:

* Experience on owner/client side (facility engineering, capital projects, manufacturing support)

* Familiarity with regulatory environments (FDA, GMP, ISO cleanroom standards, etc.)

* Experience with commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV)

* Background in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, biotech, or similar industries

* Lean construction experience (Last Planner System)

Office and Travel

Office:
Various jobsites and/or corporate/regional office.

Travel:
In addition to regional meetings, overnight travel may be involved.

Responsibilities and Tasks

* Project Leadership & Delivery

* Lead large, complex TLS projects from concept through commissioning, validation, and turnover

* Oversee integration of process systems, cleanroom environments, and critical utilities

* Ensure alignment between facility design and client manufacturing/process requirements

* Drive project execution with focus on schedule certainty, cost control, and quality in mission-critical environments

* Lead cross-functional coordination between design teams, trade partners, equipment vendors, and client engineering teams

* Client & Process Integration

* Act as primary liaison with client engineering, operations, and manufacturing stakeholders

* Develop deep understanding of client processes (e.g., semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical production, biotech labs)

* Ensure facility systems support process flows, contamination control, and operational efficiency

* Provide constructability input on process equipment layout, tool install, and utility distribution

* Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning activities

* Technical Systems Oversight

* Oversee design and construction of complex MEP and control systems, including:

* Cleanroom HVAC systems (ISO classifications, pressure cascades, air changes)

* Process piping and specialty gas systems

* Electrical distribution, backup power, and redundancy strategies

* Building automation systems (BAS), SCADA, and controls integration

* Ensure coordination of critical systems with process equipment and facility infrastructure

* Manage risk associated with system performance, uptime, and regulatory compliance

* Preconstruction & Engineering Collaboration

* Lead technical preconstruction…