San Francisco, United States of America On-site Contract USD 130,000 – 180,000 / year

Project Management Advisors is hiring a Senior Project Manager- Life Science (Design and Construction)

Responsibilities

  • Develop and complete project-specific tasks as required to meet or exceed the expectations of the client and fulfill our contractual obligations
  • Review qualitative program aspects with the owner and verify program conformance with project goals
  • Serve as liaison between client and design and construction professionals
  • Initiate and manage the procurement of design, construction, and consultant services
  • Draft, review, communicate, negotiate and enforce contractual documents for design, construction, and consultant professionals
  • Develop and monitor project budget and schedule including updating and maintaining web-based project controls
  • Provide analysis of budgets and schedules and their effect on the financial objectives of the project
  • Manage the design, engineering, and construction team in planning and analysis of conceptual design and preconstruction activities
  • Oversee and review the development of architectural and engineering construction drawings and bid documents
  • Establish, direct, and/or document project meetings
  • Meet with clients, city officials, architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants to present the project status and anticipate issues
  • Anticipate potential changes to budget or schedule and provide guidance on the review and analysis of changes when presented
  • Coordinate and review value engineering alternatives with the owner
  • Determine requirement and facilitate procurement of peer reviews and specialty consultants
  • Coordinate and direct internal resources (Assistant Project Managers, etc.), as required
  • 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
  • Authorize the issuance of contracts, purchase orders; develop and process scheduled progress draw packages for payment
  • Observe and report on the construction process and construction-related issues
  • Manage the project closeout process to a successful completion
  • Proactively seek out and represent PMA in networking and business development opportunities; assist senior management in project proposals and subsequent interviews
  • Promote the highest level of professionalism and ethics

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in the real estate design and construction industry, including Life Sciences and/or Mission Critical projects, with deep expertise in MEP systems coordination, integration, and delivery
  • You have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Real Estate Finance, or a related field
  • You have experience as an Owner’s Representative or Project Manager representing the fiduciary interests of the real estate developer or investor
  • Experience demonstrating prior involvement and leadership with master planning, budgeting, schematic design, design development, and construction documents phases, and construction/transition planning to build/project activation
  • Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients and other construction-related and business professionals
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of project controls, project management, construction documentation, and sequencing
  • Exhibit working knowledge of alternate materials/methods; construction costs, value-engineering techniques, and Building/Occupancy laws and lease requirements
  • Demonstrate skills in managing multiple concurrent projects successfully; meet or exceed client expectations and timelines
  • Possess excellent time management, communication, organization, and personal effectiveness skills, as well as technical computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and Project) and web-based project management tools.

Nice to Have

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD is desired, but not required

Work Arrangement

On-site — San Francisco

Your Role

PMA is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Project Manager. Our Senior Project Managers act as the primary interface with PMA’s clients and lead the client and project team of architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, vendors, and other professionals through the process of strategic real estate planning, design and construction of new buildings, tenant improvement buildouts and facilities assignments.

Your Values and Skills

8+ years of experience in the real estate design and construction industry, including Life Sciences and/or Mission Critical projects, with deep expertise in MEP systems coordination, integration, and delivery • You have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Real Estate Finance, or a related field • You have experience as an Owner’s Representative or Project Manager representing the fiduciary interests of the real estate developer or investor • Experience demonstrating prior involvement and leadership with master planning, budgeting, schematic design, design development, and construction documents phases, and construction/transition planning to build/project activation • Develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients and other construction-related and business professionals • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of project controls, project management, construction documentation, and sequencing • Exhibit working knowledge of alternate materials/methods; construction costs, value-engineering techniques, and Building/Occupancy laws and lease requirements • Demonstrate skills in managing multiple concurrent projects successfully; meet or exceed client expectations and timelines • Possess excellent time management, communication, organization, and personal effectiveness skills, as well as technical computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and Project) and web-based project management tools. Proficiency in AutoCAD is desired, but not required

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 significant employer match. The salary range for this position is $130,000-180,000 annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on location, experience, skills, relevant education, and training.

Additional Information

  • The salary range for this position is $130,000-180,000 annually; the base pay offered may vary depending on location, experience, skills, relevant education, and training.
  • Please note that as of December 2025, PMA has merged with Brailsford & Dunlavey.
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
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Project Management Advisors
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, including being named to Engineering News-Record top CM firms for the past four years in a row, 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. PMA is headquartered in Chicago with offices in Austin, Los Angeles, New York, Orlando, Tampa, San Diego, and San Francisco.
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