Job Title: Project Executive - Life Sciences/BioPharma

A leading construction organization is seeking a Project Executive specializing in life sciences and biopharma projects. This full-time, remote position is based in Raleigh, NC or Atlanta, GA, and offers the opportunity to lead complex construction initiatives for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and research clients. The Project Executive provides executive leadership across project acquisition, contract negotiations, client relations, and organizational strategy, ensuring successful delivery of specialized technical facilities.

Role and Responsibilities:

Provide executive leadership for the acquisition, planning, and execution of large-scale life sciences and bio/pharma construction projects.
Recruit, assemble, and develop high-performing project teams with expertise in technical MEP/HVAC commissioning, validated environments, and cGMP/cleanroom standards.
Oversee managers and professionals across multiple departments, delivering executive direction to exceed project goals and drive business growth.
Lead the generation of new business leads within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, and biotech sectors, managing specialized RFP and RFQ processes and participating in high-level contract negotiations.
Collaborate with pre-construction teams to coordinate target value design, procurement of specialized equipment, scheduling, and baseline budgeting, ensuring seamless project start-up and turnover.
Maintain full accountability for project financials, including accounts receivable, financial forecasting, and P&L governance across the life sciences project portfolio.
Regularly visit project sites to monitor performance, enforce clean build protocols, and uphold strict safety and quality standards.
Serve as the primary executive point of contact for clients, lab planners, and owners, fostering long-term relationships to secure repeat business.
Champion company safety programs and lead the implementation of Lean construction practices, Last Planner processes, modular pre-fabrication, and baseline schedule development.
Ensure compliance with cGMP, commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) processes throughout all phases of project delivery.
Make strategic decisions with executive-level autonomy, driving contract negotiations, project acquisitions, financial oversight, and team resourcing at a divisional level.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 15 years of general construction experience, with at least 10 years in construction management leadership roles.
Demonstrated direct oversight of multiple medium-to-large life science, pharmaceutical manufacturing, cGMP, cleanroom, or complex laboratory construction projects valued at $100M or more.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering.
Proficiency in project control software, including Primavera P6, MS Project, and Project Sight.
Deep expertise in cGMP compliance, commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) processes, as well as EPC delivery models and legal provisions impacting project profitability.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of successful negotiation and executive decision-making.
Strong alignment with company core values and a commitment to safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. The organization complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where it operates.