Job Description
Project Manager - Life Science/CQV Construction Location: Foster City, CA Salary: $160K-$220K (salary depends on experience) Position Overview Experienced 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 Responsibilities Lead 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 performance Serve as primary client and stakeholder contact; communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans Mentor and lead project teams, subcontractors, and consultants to meet performance objectives and support continuous improvement in project delivery practices. Qualifications Minimum 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 automation Demonstrated ability in managing budgets, schedules, procurement, contracts, cost control, and change management Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills Experience 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! Benefits Full Benefits Included Email Your Resume In Word To John.Kramer@CyberCoders.com Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply. Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: linkedin : JK13-1986399 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered. John Kramer - Associate Manager For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This is a new role. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 05/08/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a cri