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Life Sciences Senior Project Manager

Job ID

225289

Posted

18-Jun-2025

Service line

PJM Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Construction, Project Management

Location(s)

Arecibo - Puerto Rico - United States of America, Isabela - Puerto Rico - United States of America, Las Marias - Puerto Rico - United States of America, Manati - Puerto Rico - United States of America, Mayagueez - Puerto Rico - United States of America

About the Role:

As a Life Sciences Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for providing consulting services to high-profile life sciences clients in Puerto Rico, helping achieve the company's strategic business objectives. Much of the work is in regulated areas such as laboratories, environmentally-controlled areas, and production areas thus the candidate should be familiar with pharmaceutical good manufacturing practices (GMP) including commissioning processes. The work will include civil, infrastructure, structural, and interior projects in administrative, laboratories, production, and warehouse areas, regulated and non-regulated environments, and plant utility areas.

This role will require someone bilingual, local to Puerto Rico who understands the area well and is able to work onsite. or someone with the ability to travel to the client's sites a minimum of 3-4 days per week.

This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.

What You’ll Do:

+ Manage all areas of project management for multiple real estate projects. This includes planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.

+ Work directly with clients to prepare all elements of the project. This includes the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.

+ Define the project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through the project qualification process. Conduct complex requests for proposals, complete bid evaluations, and recommend resources to clients.

+ Facilitate the development of a charter and integrated timeline.

+ Ensure all functions remain on schedule and issues get resolved or escalated.

+ Facilitate regular meetings to review project status for active and pending projects.

+ Collaborate to develop solutions and guide the project team through implementation and completion.

+ Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.

+ Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.

+ Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.

+ Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.

+ Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.

+ Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.

+ Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.

+ Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

+ Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BEng/BArch) from College or University in a technical area of study. Prior experience in the pharma, life sciences, or health care industry preferred but not vital as a condition for consideration.

+ 8+ years of progressive experience in design, engineering, or construction management, with 5+ years’ experience focused on life science, healthcare or lab facilities which may include biology, cell/gene therapy, chemistry, pharmaceutical, cGMP process manufacturing, agricultural / food science, vivarium, bio-containment, academic research, public health and/or clinical labs.

+ Acts as Subject Matter Expert on design and construction strategies for A/S/M/E/P/P building systems on life science projects and with ability to lead project teams through the decision-making process which result in high value, safe, adaptable, sustainable, flexible, and robust science facilities.

+ Significant experience leading the programming, design, and construction phases on life science projects including laboratory research facilities. Experience with cGMP facilities is a plus.

+ Provide Subject Matter leadership on design and construction strategies for architectural and engineering systems on life science projects with an ability to lead project teams through the decision-making process to deliver high value, safe, responsive, sustainable, flexible, and robust facilities.

+ Knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures for life science facilities.

+ Participate in the growth of CBRE’s Life Sciences Practice Area through industry, marketing, and business development activities. Current participation with community, industry and professional life science organizations is a plus. Relationships with decision-makers at end-user science organizations is a plus.

+ Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex business documents and respond effectively to critical issues. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on various topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups. Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.

+ Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite and client control platforms. Ability to read and understand architectural drawings. Knowledge in MS Project, leases, contracts, and construction practices.

+ Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations. Proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment. Ability to draw upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.

+ Ability to forecast and prepare budgets, conduct analysis and prepare or review financial report.

+ License or Certificate in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management, PMP (US and/or Canada) and LEED AP preferred.

+ Bilingual, English / Spanish

Disclaimer:

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend was consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.

**Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

**Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)