
Senior Project Manager- Life Science
Required skills
- pharmaceutical industry
- project management tools
- project accounting
- construction drawings
- schedule
- cost
- quality
- safety
- performance
- stakeholders
Nice to have
- real estate development
- process improvement
- project management processes
- procedures
Role summary
SLS Consultants is seeking a Senior Project Manager with a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry to manage life science projects from conception to completion. The role involves overseeing all project phases to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to high standards of quality and safety. Responsibilities include monitoring progress, managing risks, reviewing contractor documents, tracking procurement, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will possess excellent project management, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in project management tools and construction drawings.
SLS Consultants is one of the fastest growing real estate development and construction consulting firms in the industry today. We are embedded in the ever-expanding Data Center market, as well as Advanced Manufacturing, Life Science, and Healthcare asset classes. As we enter the next phase of our growth journey, we are hyper focused on providing career opportunities for our employees, maintaining our quality and culture, and consistently delivering excellence for our clients. Join SLS to fast-track your career, maximize your industry impact, and partner with iconic brands to build the digital infrastructure of tomorrow!
The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of managing projects within the pharmaceutical industry from conception through completion, overseeing all phases of project execution to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance. The successful candidate will possess strong project management, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, manage schedules and budgets, mitigate risks, and deliver efficient, cost-effective solutions in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities
Monitor project progress and identify schedule, cost, quality, and operational risks.
Review contractor schedules, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and progress reports for compliance with project requirements.
Participate in construction and coordination meetings and provide updates to stakeholders and leadership teams.
Track procurement activities and long-lead equipment to support project milestones and critical path requirements.
Assist in managing project documentation, meeting minutes, action items, and reporting deliverables.
Ensure compliance with project safety standards, quality requirements, and client expectations.
Support the continuous improvement of project management processes, procedures, and best practices.
Qualifications
6+ years experience in real estate development, construction, or design
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, or related area strongly preferred; equivalent experience considered
Pharmaceutical experience preferred
Proficient in project management tools, project accounting, and construction drawings.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
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