Project Manager -Life Sciences/CQV
3 days ago
Foster City
Job DescriptionProject Manager -Life Sciences/CQV Project Manager - Life Science/CQV Construction Location: Foster City, CA Salary: $160K-$220K (salary depends on experience) Position Overview Experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of capital construction and fit-out projects in the life sciences sector. The role focuses on managing design-build and traditional delivery models for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical, and laboratory facilities, ensuring projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements (GMP, FDA, EMA). The PM will coordinate design management, commissioning/qualification/validation (CQV), stakeholder engagement, and handover to operations while applying strong controls (WBS, PEP, OPR) and value engineering to deliver safe, compliant, high-quality facilities. Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end delivery of capital projects in the life sciences sector, including ground-up construction, renovations, and laboratory/cleanroom fit-outs., • Manage design-build and design-bid-build projects by coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to meet OPR, performance criteria, and regulatory requirements., • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow; implement and monitor WBS, PEP, and change control processes to maintain scope and cost discipline., • Oversee CQV activities (commissioning, qualification, validation) and collaborate with QA/Validation teams to ensure protocols, IQ/OQ/PQ, and documentation are completed for regulatory readiness., • Drive design reviews and value engineering workshops to optimize constructability, cost, energy efficiency, and operational performance, • Serve as primary client and stakeholder contact; communicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans, • Minimum 5+ years of project management experience with a demonstrated track record delivering construction and capital projects in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech, laboratory, or healthcare sectors., • Proven experience in Design-Build project delivery and strong understanding of Design Management, OPR, PEP, and WBS development and implementation., • Hands-on experience with Commissioning, Qualification and Validation (CQV), including IQ/OQ/PQ, working knowledge of regulatory expectations (FDA, EMA) and GMP., • Strong technical understanding of cleanrooms, laboratory systems, process utilities, HVAC, and building automation, • Demonstrated ability in managing budgets, schedules, procurement, contracts, cost control, and change management, • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills, • Experience with Validation, Qualification, Testing, Quality Assurance, and commissioning workflows in pharmaceutical/biotech environments is required. Benefits Full Benefits Included • For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. CyberCoders will consider for Employment in the City of Los Angeles qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 05/08/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications. Recruiters review all results. Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at to make arrangements.