Colossal Biosciences

Construction Project Manager/Senior Construction Project Manager

Dallas, TX · Senior · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 55 days ago

Project ManagementProcurementLoad TestingResearchCommunicationOrganizational SkillsConstruction Management

About the role

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Manage all phases of the project lifecycle: programming and design coordination, construction oversight, close-out, commissioning, and facility activation.
Validate project scope, budget, and schedule at project initiation
Review contractor schedules, submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs to ensure compliance with contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
Coordinate procurement of long-lead items and equipment to align with project schedule and commissioning milestones.
Manage lab and facility activation and commissioning processes
Validate project scope, budget, and schedule at project initiation; monitor and report performance throughout the project lifecycle.
Manage lab and facility activation and commissioning processes; coordinate functional performance testing with landlords and contractors.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project budgets, tracking expenditures against financial forecasts and reporting variances to leadership.
Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, contractors, and internal teams across scientific, operations, and finance functions.
Support development of standard operating procedures, project management templates, RFP documents, budget trackers, and cost metrics.

Manage all legally required permits, licenses, and certificates in coordination with local municipal authorities, governmental agencies, and utility companies.
Proven experience as an owner's representative or construction project manager on commercial, life sciences, laboratory, or specialty facility projects.
Proficiency in project scope, schedule, and cost management with experience overseeing multi-million-dollar project budgets.
ability to prepare clear status reports and present to executive leadership.
Experience with risk identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies across complex construction projects.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Biology, Business, or a related field preferred.
4 or more years of progressive experience in construction project management, with at least 2 years managing projects as an owner's representative.
Demonstrated track record of delivering complex, multi-phase construction projects on time and within budget.

Experience managing avian, vivarium, laboratory, or other specialized animal or life sciences facilities strongly preferred.
Background in life sciences, biotech, research institution, or mission-driven organization.
Familiarity with facility commissioning and activation processes for laboratory and animal care environments.
Experience working with landlords, municipal authorities, and utility providers on complex permitting and occupancy processes.
Proficient in project management platforms such as Procore, Atlassian, or similar tools.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) certification a plus.

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