Job Title: Senior Project Manager – Capital Projects (Labs, R&D, Technical Infrastructure)

Job Description

The Senior Project Manager leads the day-to-day execution of a high-volume portfolio of small-to-mid-capital projects across laboratories, R&D environments, tool installations, and occupied corporate campuses. This role manages multiple concurrent projects in live, technical environments, balancing speed, complexity, and diverse stakeholder needs while maintaining strict control over cost, schedule, and risk. Operating as an owner’s representative within a broader program team, the Senior Project Manager works independently, drives project delivery from planning through closeout, and contributes to overall program-level performance.

Responsibilities

Manage 8–15 concurrent capital projects across planning, design, construction, and closeout phases.
Act as the owner’s representative, leading and coordinating general contractors, architecture and engineering (A/E) teams, and vendors.
Maintain rigorous control of project budgets, schedules, and risk profiles across all assigned projects.
Lead construction execution activities, including managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and timely issue resolution.
Coordinate closely with engineering, operations, facilities, and end users to align project delivery with operational needs.
Drive constructability reviews to ensure designs are buildable, efficient, and aligned with project constraints.
Lead value engineering efforts to optimize cost, performance, and schedule without compromising quality or safety.
Support procurement activities, including buyout processes and vendor selection, to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing.
Provide proactive, transparent reporting on project status, risks, and performance metrics to stakeholders and program leadership.
Identify, escalate, and present risks with clear recommended actions and mitigation plans.
Execute projects in occupied and live environments, planning and managing phasing to minimize disruption to ongoing operations.
Ensure compliance with life safety requirements and coordinate with relevant teams to maintain safe working conditions during construction.
Contribute to program-level performance by sharing best practices, lessons learned, and continuous improvement ideas across the portfolio.

Essential Skills

At least 7 years of experience in owner-side or owner’s representative project management.
Proven experience delivering projects in technical or infrastructure-heavy environments such as laboratories, R&D facilities, data centers, or advanced manufacturing sites.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritize effectively in a high-volume portfolio.
Strong contractor management skills with clear accountability for construction-phase performance and outcomes.
Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems and their integration into complex facilities.
Understanding of life safety requirements in construction and operational environments.
Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively within a broader program team.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to coordinate across engineering, operations, facilities, and end users.
Capability to maintain control of cost, schedule, and risk in fast-paced, technically complex environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience delivering projects in occupied or live campus environments.
Experience working within high-volume capital programs or portfolios.
Hands-on experience with procurement, buyout processes, and value engineering initiatives.
Experience with labs, R&D environments, tool installations, or technical infrastructure projects.
Background in commercial construction, construction management, or engineering-related fields.
Program management experience supporting broader portfolio performance and reporting.
Comfort working in environments that require balancing speed, technical complexity, and diverse stakeholder demands.

Work Environment

This role is based on the San Francisco Peninsula with a hybrid schedule that includes approximately three days per week onsite and some travel as needed to project locations. The Senior Project Manager works within a broader program team focused on capital projects in labs, R&D spaces, technical infrastructure, and occupied corporate campuses. The environment is fast-paced and highly collaborative, with frequent interaction across engineering, operations, facilities, contractors, and end users. Work is performed in live and occupied environments, requiring thoughtful phasing and careful disruption management to maintain ongoing operations. Projects involve technical and infrastructure-heavy settings, including laboratories, R&D facilities, data centers, advanced manufacturing spaces, and tool installation areas. The position emphasizes safety, adherence to life safety requirements, and close coordination around MEP systems and construction activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

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