Life Science Project Jobs (NOW HIRING)

At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 15 offices nationwide.

Here’s a glimpse into what we offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Be an employee-owner!
• 401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
• Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
• The Extras – Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.

We have an immediate opportunity for a Senior Project Manager with Life Science experience  . Do you thrive on running a project team by driving the growth and development of project team members?  Do you love developing critical relationships with internal and external clients?   In this position you will lead a team responsible for numerous construction management related tasks including, project execution, financial management, and delivering projects the Shawmut way while achieving financial control and profit goals for each project.

At Shawmut, you will have the opportunity to own your career and deliver impact within our culture of ownership and innovation focused around providing the gold standard of client service for the world’s most recognizable and elite brands and institutions. We are building over $30M projects up to $300M across all sectors.

• In this position you will lead a team responsible for numerous construction management related tasks including, project execution, financial management while achieving financial control and profit goals for each project

• Take an active role in and guide projects and project teams in each phase including pre-construction, construction, closeout, and post-construction services Identify and focus on critical issues related to constructability including associated costs and logistical issues
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all Shawmut financial processes, controls, and reports, i.e., internal budgets, costs to complete, billings, collections, subcontractor payments, change order preparation and resolution, contracts, etc.
• Develop, nurture, and maintain ongoing client, architect, subcontractor and industry (landlords, brokers, etc) relationships at the appropriate level reinforcing Shawmut's dedication to continuously addressing their needs and interests.

• 10–15 years of construction/project management experience, with at least 5+ years in life sciences (biotech, pharma, medical device, or lab facilities).

• Proven track record managing ground-up, tenant improvement, and renovation projects in occupied or mission-critical life science environments.

• Experience delivering MEP-intensive projects (labs, cleanrooms, GMP manufacturing, vivariums, pilot plants, R&D facilities).

• Demonstrated success managing large $50M+ complex projects

• Deep knowledge of MEPs a plus

• Extensive experience maintaining project budgets and schedules

• Direct responsibility of leading and developing staff

Eligible candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or restriction, now and in the future. 

Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Los Angeles Base Salary Range: $145,000 - $190,000 The range stated is specific to Los Angeles. Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles), and internal company equity.