Project Manager- Life Science

Project Manager- Life Science (Design and Construction) Project Management Advisors, Inc. (PMA) is a national real estate advisory firm providing consulting services as the owner's representative, including development management, project management, program management and investor representation. Recognized among the commercial real estate industry's top professional services firms, we partner with our clients as their unbiased advocate to provide leadership and strategic guidance for increasingly sophisticated real estate needs and challenges, minimizing risk while maximizing outcomes. Curious to stimulate your career growth through meaningful mentorship and thoughtful training? Are you interested in collaboration, working as an integral part of a team to deliver complex real estate projects across the country? Are you diligent, enthusiastic, and eager to work with clients and make a meaningful impact? Project Management Advisors, Inc. (PMA) is hiring a Project Manager to work with our Life Science clients in the San Francisco Bay Area. Accelerate both your professional and personal growth by joining our team PMA is a national real estate advisory firm providing consulting services as the owner's representative, meeting sophisticated real estate needs across a diversity of markets and project types. Recognized among the commercial real estate industry's top professional services firms, PMA is headquartered in Chicago with offices in Austin, Los Angeles, New York, Orlando, San Diego, and San Francisco. We know that where you work matters. The people on your team. The culture of the environment. The client and project opportunities. The potential for learning, growth, and evolution. These all impact the quality of your work and the quality of your life. We get it. Fit is critical for you and for us. That's why we're curious to learn about you and to help you discern if a career with PMA is a good fit for you, your values, and your goals. Your Role As a Project Manager, you will interface with PMA clients and project teams through a successful process of strategic real estate planning, design, and construction of new buildings, tenant improvement buildouts, and facilities assignments. Some of the ways you will support our projects: You have 3+ years of development and project management experience within the Life Science or Pharmaceutical sectors. You have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Real Estate Finance, or a related field You demonstrate skills in managing successful projects and consistently meeting/exceeding client expectations and deadlines You competently review and evaluate qualitative program aspects with the owner and verify program conformance with project goals You easily establish partnerships and serve as a liaison between the client and design and construction professionals You initiate and manage the procurement of design, construction, and consultant services You responsibly draft, review, communicate, negotiate, and enforce contractual documents for design, construction, and consultant professionals You consistently direct and monitor project budget and schedule, including updating and maintaining web-based project controls You create meaningful analysis of budgets and schedules and their effect on the financial objectives of the project You oversee and review the development of architectural and engineering construction drawings and bid documents You effectively establish, direct, and/or document project meetings You successfully engage with clients, city officials, architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants to present the project status and anticipate issues You actively anticipate potential changes to the budget or schedule and provide solutions on the review and analysis of changes when presented You organize and review value engineering alternatives with the owner You determine requirements and facilitate procurement of peer reviews and specialty consultants You motivate and direct internal resources (Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers), as required You oversee the architect in their review of contractor and vendor onsite activities to verify they are in contractual compliance with design specifications, schedules, and workmanship standards You are responsible for authorizing the issuance of contracts and purchase orders, as well as developing and processing scheduled progress draw packages for payment. You observe and report on the construction process and construction-related issues You manage the project close-out process to a successful completion You proactively seek out and represent PMA in networking and business development opportunities in addition to assisting PMA leadership in project proposals and subsequent interviews Your Values and Skills You are a motivated self-starter with a positive attitude You operate with a high level of personal integrity and business ethics, thriving in a collaborative team environment You have a polished presence and excellent verbal and written communication skills You have strong interpersonal skills (i.e., high emotional intelligence) You exercise enthusiasm and curiosity, committed to seeking creative solutions You practice diligence and discipline to refine options into the optimal result You exude confidence and courage to cultivate yourself as a leader You value fairness, understanding it is fundamental to transparency and consensus-building Your Success The day-to-day experience at PMA promises challenge, collaboration, and growth, while our comprehensive benefits create opportunities for you and your family to prosper including: Being part of a respected company with high-caliber clients and projects A workplace that is values-based and consciously practices its values every day A culture that respects work/life balance Competitive salary and bonus program Formal and informal training, leadership development, mentoring programs, and other opportunities for growth and advancement Quality benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, education reimbursement, and much more 401(k) plan with employer match The salary range for this position is $100,000-150,000 annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on location, experience, skills, relevant education, and training.