Project Manager- Life Science; Design and Construction

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Project Manager
- Life Science (Design and Construction)

Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), which now includes Project Management Advisors (PMA), is seeking a Project Manager to join our team in South San Francisco

This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco, CA.

An opportunity for an experienced real estate and project management professional who enjoys leading projects, collaborating with clients and project teams, and delivering high-quality life sciences facilities from early planning through completion.

At Brailsford & Dunlavey (B&D), we lead the planning, development, and management of the places that shape and strengthen communities—where people live, learn, work, and innovate. B&D partners with institutions, municipalities, and organizations to deliver complex real estate and capital projects through strategic advisory and program management services across the full project lifecycle.

B&D recently joined forces with Project Management Advisors (PMA), bringing together two nationally recognized leaders in program management and real estate advisory services. Together, the combined firm offers expanded capabilities across industries and end-to-end project delivery—from early-stage strategy through design, construction, and occupancy.

Our Life Sciences team supports the development, leasing, and delivery of laboratory, research, and biotech facilities across the country. We work closely with owners, developers, tenants, brokers, and project teams to deliver technically complex environments that support innovation and scientific discovery.

As a Project Manager, you will lead smaller-scale life sciences projects while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and a key liaison between ownership, design teams, contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders. You will oversee project planning, procurement, budgets, schedules, documentation, and project delivery activities while ensuring alignment with client goals and project objectives.

• Lead life sciences project management initiatives from early-stage planning through project completion, ensuring alignment with client goals, budgets, schedules, and quality expectations
• Establish strong partnerships with clients and serve as a key liaison between owners, architects, engineers, contractors, brokers, and consultants
• Review and evaluate project requirements, program goals, and design solutions to ensure alignment with owner objectives
• Initiate and manage procurement efforts for design, construction, and consultant services
• Draft, review, communicate, negotiate, and manage contractual documents for design, construction, and consultant professionals
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, schedules, and web-based project controls while identifying potential risks and opportunities
• Analyze budget and schedule impacts and provide recommendations to support project financial objectives
• Oversee the development and review of architectural and engineering drawings, specifications, and bid documents
• Establish, lead, and document project meetings, ensuring clear communication and alignment among stakeholders
• Provide regular project updates to clients, city officials, architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants while proactively identifying issues and solutions
• Anticipate potential changes to project budgets and schedules and provide recommendations to mitigate risks and maintain project objectives
• Coordinate value engineering exercises and evaluate alternatives with ownership teams
• Identify project requirements and facilitate procurement of peer reviews and specialty consultants as needed
• Direct and mentor Assistant Project Managers and other project team members when assigned
• Coordinate with architects and project teams to monitor contractor and vendor activities and verify compliance with design specifications, schedules, and quality standards
• Support contract administration activities, including contracts, purchase orders, and progress payment documentation
• Observe and report on construction progress, project risks, and construction-related issues
• Manage project…