Traveling Senior Project Manager

Job Description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a dedicated Senior Project Manager to join our talented team. You can be based anywhere in the U.S., but you must be available to travel and be on-site in our Midwest region for variable amounts of time, depending on job requirements.

In this role, you will provide leadership on assigned projects and act to achieve financial, safety, and client relationship objectives.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of individual projects and hold primary responsibility for the achievement of cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Identifies risks to the project and corporation and works with Project Directors and the Director of Operations to mitigate risks.
• Develops and maintains written preconstruction, construction, and closeout execution plans, obtains review and approval from the Project Executive and/or Director of Operations, and communicates to the project team.
• Works closely with the Construction Manager and Site Superintendent to monitor performance against the target schedule and implement corrective actions against nonconformances.
• Monitors and reports project costs, including values committed, forecast to commit, allowances for growth, and actually expended.
• Supports Project Executives, Director of Operations, and General Manager in preparation of project delivery proposals.
• Works closely with the Construction Manager and Superintendents to ensure that field events, conditions, exceptions, and issues are fully reflected in cost reports.
• Manages changes to prime contracts, including change control documentation and related financial documentation.
• Coordinates with Accounting to invoice clients and manage Accounts Receivable to meet corporate goals.
• Work with the financial group to manage project financial issues.
• Monitors design content and coordinates design revisions for constructibility and compliance with basis documents, schedule, and budget.
• Prepares and manages subcontracts and purchase orders, including change control documentation and related financial documentation.
• Supports project/client development process with presentations and related marketing activities.
  
  

Come join a caring, nimble team that delivers world-class designs for our pharmaceutical clients and take your career to new heights!

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related discipline or an equivalent technical degree.
• 10-15 years of experience in Project Delivery or a related discipline.
• Demonstrate significant experience both in terms of industry knowledge and positions of leadership.
  
  

Context, Environment, & Safety

• This position will have 25% travel, or as required by the assigned project.
• You may be assigned to a client site for an extended period of time.
• Overnight travel or staying in the city of the Client’s location is possible depending on the assignment.
• You will visit Client sites and will be required to adhere to stated safety rules.
• This position is a safety-sensitive position. The employee is considered a field contractor supervisor and acts in a supervisory role for fieldwork for IPS employees or subcontractors.
  
  

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in developing innovative business solutions for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Through operational expertise and industry-leading knowledge, skill, and passion, IPS provides consultancy services, architecture, engineering, project controls, construction management, and compliance services that allow clients to develop and manufacture life-impacting products. IPS, inclusive of its Enterprise entities, has over 3,500 professionals in over 45 offices across 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. For further information, please visit www.ipsdb.com.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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