Project Manager -Life Sciences/CQV

Project Manager -

Life Science/CQV ConstructionLocation:

Foster City, CASalary:

$160K-$220K (salary depends on experience)Position OverviewExperienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of capital construction and fit-out projects in the life sciences sector. The role focuses on managing design-build and traditional delivery models for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical, and laboratory facilities, ensuring projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements (GMP, FDA, EMA). The PM will coordinate design management, commissioning/qualification/validation (CQV), stakeholder engagement, and handover to operations while applying strong controls (WBS, PEP, OPR) and value engineering to deliver safe, compliant, high-quality facilities.

Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end delivery of capital projects in the life sciences sector, including ground-up construction, renovations, and laboratory/cleanroom fit-outs.

Manage design-build and design-bid-build projects by coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to meet OPR, performance criteria, and regulatory requirements.

Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow; implement and monitor WBS, PEP, and change control processes to maintain scope and cost discipline.

Oversee CQV activities (commissioning, qualification, validation) and collaborate with QA/Validation teams to ensure protocols, IQ/OQ/PQ, and documentation are completed for regulatory readiness.

Drive design reviews and value engineering workshops to optimize constructability, cost, energy efficiency, and operational performanceServe as primary client and stakeholder contact; communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plansMentor and lead project teams, subcontractors, and consultants to meet performance objectives and support continuous improvement in project delivery practices.

QualificationsMinimum 5+ years of project management experience with a demonstrated track record delivering construction and capital projects in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech, laboratory, or healthcare sectors.

Proven experience in Design-Build project delivery and strong understanding of Design Management, OPR, PEP, and WBS development and implementation.

Hands-on experience with Commissioning, Qualification and Validation (CQV), including IQ/OQ/PQ, working knowledge of regulatory expectations (FDA, EMA) and GMP.Strong technical understanding of cleanrooms, laboratory systems, process utilities, HVAC, and building automationDemonstrated ability in managing budgets, schedules, procurement, contracts, cost control, and change managementExcellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skillsExperience with Validation, Qualification, Testing, Quality Assurance, and commissioning workflows in pharmaceutical/biotech environments is required.

Familiarity with commercial lab, hospital, medical, or research facility requirements, and terminology such as GMP, Clean Room, CQV, CTOP, Value Engineering, and Design Build.

Candidates who fill out skills and questions move to the front of the application process!

BenefitsFull Benefits Included