Senior Project Manager - Life Sciences Construction
turnertownsend
San Francisco, California, United States · San Francisco · United States
Posted May 26, 2026
- Full-time
- On-site
- Real estate
- Mid-Senior Level
turnertownsend
San Francisco, California, United States · San Francisco · United States
Posted May 26, 2026
Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Job Description Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team in support of our life sciences team. The ideal individual will have prior experience supporting large-scale construction projects. Responsibilities: Manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, and supply chains to deliver compliant projects. Can analyze, track, and effectively manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slips. Verify that effective project governance, processes and systems are utilized Ensure application of best practice on all projects. Production of formal project status reports and other reports as required. Monitor the progress of multiple construction projects simultaneously to ensure that the approved design standards are applied correctly. Manage the interface between all suppliers through monthly trackers and weekly reviews. Manage the flow of project information between the project team through regular meetings and written communications. Forecast and update key project milestones. Manage and monitor local design teams in accordance with commission criteria. Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors and regional stakeholders. Rapid response to RFIs from the field. Provide expertise for cost control, value engineering, and constructability guidance where required. Independent review of status reports, drawing submittals, timelines and costs from architects, contractors and suppliers. Client management – assist in developing excellent working relationships with Clients, with a view towards maximizing new opportunities. Strategic Thinking - provides advice to project teams on approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve both clients’ objectives and business objectives. Knowledge management – ensure that key information and learnings generated from each project is captured. Process improvement – Identify ways to improve internal systems and processes SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or applicable bachelor’s degree and or equivalent experience. Minimum 5-7 years of relevant project management experience. Strong organizational and management skills – the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with the broader team. Effective presentation skills. Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore, and construction project management tools. Excellent communication skills. Additional Information *On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs* Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email recruitmentUSA@turntown.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 713-457-9400 or recruitmentUSA@turntown.com . This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response. Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Senior Project Manager position is $104,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Senior Project Manager position is $175,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. # LI-ES1 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 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