Life Science Project Manager, Owner's Representative

When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.  

Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community. 

Your Opportunity 

Stantec seeks an Owner’s Representative, at the Project Manager level, to manage projects on behalf of owners in the biopharmaceutical/life sciences sector. In this role, you will be working on projects in various stages of development and complexity from conceptual planning through design, and construction. This role will require regular travel to client sites to work with the project teams and provide onsite supervision. 

This full-time position is based at the client's office in Deven's MA and requires on-site presence for a minimum four (4) days per week. 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of projects valued over $10M ideally (minimum $2M) including renovations, maintenance, and new builds.
• Collect project specific site information to effectively organize available resources.
• Develop strategic conceptual program consistent with proposed scheduled and budget in concert with client.
• Competitively assemble the project team by preparing and administering Requests for Proposals (RFP’s), make recommendations for award, and negotiate contracts as may be required by the client.
• Manage the project team on behalf of the client during the design, construction, occupancy, and closeout process.
• Provide day-to-day project oversight and communication with the client and project team collaboratively in concert with clients’ goals, constraints, and priorities.
• Review the design for adherence to client’s schedule, budget, logistics and applicable regulatory agency requirements.
• Develop, track, update, forecast, maintain the project schedule and budget throughout all phases of the project.
• Administer all contracts and invoices on behalf of client.
• Anticipate key issues for the betterment of the project and make decisions on major project events, taking into consideration the impact the final direction has on the project goals.
• Coordinate financial close out efforts
• Develop and maintain the respect and confidence of the project team.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Understanding of and ability to read plans and specifications.
• Understanding of preconstruction/project development process and requirements.
• Understanding of contracts (negotiations, language, and requirements).
• Ability to analyze and manage project budgets logically and effectively.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and scheduling software.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and problem-solving abilities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management is preferred, Architecture would be considered.
• Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience in a related field.
• Experience in cGxP and/or cGMP is required. 
• Experience as an Owner’s Representative in Project Management on biopharmaceutical/ life sciences projects is an asset
• Experience managing capital projects previously is required.
• Experience with manufacturing processes or process engineering is an asset.
• Experience with scheduling software is a plus.  

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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