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CRB

Life sciences design and construction

Project Manager - Construction

Full-Time
$140k - $230k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's
Irvine, CA, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent construction project management experience.
  • At least five years of applicable construction project management experience.
  • Demonstrated experience managing field construction execution, subcontractor coordination, project schedule, budget, change management, and client-facing project communication.
  • Ability to lead in active field environments and make timely, practical decisions that keep work moving safely and efficiently.
  • Strong understanding of construction sequencing, site logistics, trade coordination, RFIs, submittals, procurement, change orders, cost reporting, and schedule management.
  • Ability to partner effectively with design, engineering, procurement, construction, safety, quality, and commissioning teams.
  • Ability to manage trade partners, internal teams, and client stakeholders.
Responsibilities
  • Lead construction projects through planning, preconstruction, field execution, turnover, and closeout while maintaining alignment with project objectives, contract requirements, company standards, and client expectations.
  • Drive site-level coordination with superintendents, trade contractors, suppliers, project controls, safety, quality, procurement, design, and commissioning teams.
  • Manage project scope, budget, schedule, change events, RFIs, submittals, procurement status, construction documentation, risk items, and project reporting.
  • Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, ensuring construction activities are planned and executed with safety, quality, and operational discipline.
  • Lead subcontractor and trade partner coordination, including performance management, issue resolution, sequencing, productivity tracking, and alignment to project milestones.
  • Serve as a primary client-facing construction leader, maintaining clear communication, building trust, and supporting long-term client relationships.
  • Coordinate with integrated design and construction teams to resolve constructability issues, manage field changes, and support efficient project delivery.
  • Maintain accountability for project financial performance, including cost forecasting, change management, schedule impacts, and timely escalation of risks or constraints.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience on large-scale industrial, manufacturing, life sciences, food and beverage, or other technically complex facility projects.
  • Experience supporting heavy construction, major renovation, expansion, greenfield, brownfield, or fast-track project delivery.
  • Industry certifications such as PMP, LEED, CCM, or other construction or project management credentials.

About the company

CRB is an engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting firm serving life-sciences organizations. The company plans, designs, builds, and improves laboratories, manufacturing facilities, food plants, and other technically complex environments. It serves biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, advanced technology, and research organizations. Its operating model centers on integrated project teams combining consulting, design, engineering, construction, commissioning, and operational expertise. Teams work across architecture, engineering, construction, consulting, project management, commissioning, and technical operations. Work depends on specialist expertise, clear client coordination, practical delivery, and ongoing support across projects and operating teams.

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