Project Manager
Talascend is currently seeking a Project Manager for a contract opportunity with our client in Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Overview
This role involves managing multiple capital projects, including small facilities remodeling and asset replacement, with a focus on ensuring project timelines, budgets, and safety standards are met. The project manager will coordinate with various stakeholders and oversee day-to-day project activities across multiple sites.
Responsibilities
- Support project executives on multiple projects and assignments
- Develop scope and schedule for assigned projects
- Identify and address potential risks regarding project, logistical issues, budget, and scope
- Coordinate and track all vendor request for proposals (RFPs)
- Interact and negotiate with contractors and subcontractors
- Prepare and update project status reports, process invoices, update tracking reports, and maintain files for due diligence and financials
- Actively track project performance against schedules and critical path
- Coordinate activities of subcontractors and relocation of technical functions
- Demonstrate a proactive focus on meeting client and project requirements in a timely and cost-effective manner
- Ensure safety plans are in place and activities are performed with a safety-first approach
- Assist the local project development team in meeting gross margin targets
- Utilize project development technology as required for assigned projects
- Travel to project locations as needed
Qualifications
- Minimum of 4 to 7 years of relevant work experience
- Degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management
- Experience in project management or construction management
- Ability to prepare and track budgets
- Understanding of technical requirements for construction and renovation projects
- Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written
- Familiarity with architectural and engineering drawings
Preferred Qualifications
- Project experience in biopharma, research labs, or vivarium environments
- LEED, AIA, PE, and/or PMP certification
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.