Project Manager- Life Science; Design and Construction

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 Life Sciences team in the San Francisco Bay Area.

This is a hybrid role based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

An opportunity for a driven project management professional who thrives in fast‑paced environments, enjoys collaborating with clients and project teams, and is motivated to deliver complex life sciences and mission‑critical projects that support innovation, research, and scientific advancement.

As a Project Manager, you will work directly with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants to manage planning, design, and construction activities for new facilities, tenant improvements, campus developments, and infrastructure projects within life sciences environments.

• Serve as the primary liaison between clients and project teams throughout the full project lifecycle
• Manage planning, design, and construction activities for life sciences, laboratory, campus development, and mission‑critical projects
• Review and evaluate program requirements to ensure alignment with project goals, operational needs, and client objectives
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets, schedules, and reporting tools to support successful project delivery
• Analyze budget and schedule impacts and provide recommendations to support project financial objectives
• Coordinate procurement of design, construction, and consultant services
• Support contract development, negotiation, review, and administration for design and construction agreements
• Oversee and review architectural, civil, structural, and engineering drawings, specifications, and bid documents
• Facilitate project meetings, prepare agendas, document minutes, and track action items
• Collaborate with clients, city officials, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and utility providers to communicate project status and proactively address issues
• Manage site development and civil engineering coordination activities, including infrastructure planning, entitlement support, and utility coordination
• Evaluate potential budget and schedule changes and recommend solutions to mitigate project risks
• Lead value engineering discussions and review alternatives with clients and project teams
• Coordinate peer reviews and specialty consultants as required for project success
• Provide guidance and oversight to Assistant Project Managers and other internal team members as needed
• Monitor construction activities to verify compliance with contract requirements, design intent, schedules, and quality standards
• Support the issuance of contracts, purchase orders, and progress payment applications
• Observe and report on construction progress, project risks, and field‑related issues
• Manage project closeout activities to ensure successful completion and turnover
• Contribute to business development efforts, including networking, proposal development, and client presentations

• 5+ years of experience in the real estate design, development, or construction industry
• Experience supporting large‑scale life sciences, laboratory, campus development, and/or mission‑critical projects
• Strong background in civil engineering, site development, infrastructure coordination, and project delivery
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Real Estate, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects while consistently meeting client expectations, schedules, and budgets
• Strong understanding of planning, design, entitlement, and construction processes
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and reporting systems
• Ability to interpret and evaluate architectural, civil, and engineering documentation
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams across planning, design, and construction phases
• Strong communication and relationship management skills with clients, consultants, contractors, and public agencies
• Experience supporting procurement, contract administration, and consultant management…