Project Management Director - Life Sciences

Company: CBRE
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Project Management Director - Life Sciences

Job ID

199384

Posted

18-Feb-2025

Service line

PJM Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Construction, Project Management

Location(s)

San Diego - California - United States of America

About the Role:

As a Project Management Director, Life Sciences, you will coordinate and lead all aspects of the Life Sciences Project Management business for the San Diego, CA market in partnership with Local and Regional CBRE and Turner & Townsend Market leadership. The Director is responsible for financial, operational and team execution and performance and will be responsible for acquiring and managing highly visible construction projects and ensuring projects are defined and executed in accordance with an approved project design, budget, and schedule pursuant to client needs.

The preferred candidate should have experience and knowledge of brokerage activities, including site selection, general market analysis, lease reviews, site walks, budget and schedule preparation, construction and installation methodologies, planning and scheduling processes, contract terms, local entitlements building codes, and financial reporting. This role requires a strong connection and good understanding to the local real estate market, effective communication skills and the ability to build relationships across multiple service lines, develop new business, and generate additional business from an existing client base. Expectation is to be on-site in the San Diego, CA office in a hybrid capacity.

What You'll Do:

• Manage and maintain full responsibility of the San Diego, CA Life Sciences market, program, and client accounts, including budgeting, actual results, reporting, and forecasting.
• Take charge of billing, (including documentation required for revenue recognition), accounts receivable, collections, expense monitoring and control, staffing (including allocation, if applicable) and full P&L to EBITDA before all allocations.
• Generate new business revenue by developing new client relationships or leveraging existing business relationships.
• Responsible for business pursuits (both internal and external), integration and collaboration with other T&T and CBRE business lines, and cross-selling our business in the assigned geographic market, to achieve the company's strategic business objectives. Introduce T&T and CBRE expertise by connecting stakeholders with specialists in Design and Building Consulting, aiming to cultivate and close additional Life Sciences service lines.
• Orchestrate a team-based approach to relationship building, coordinating with Sales & Solutions Business Partners and Enterprise Partners to establish a strong network across the client organization.
• Collaborate effectively with Local, Regional, and National Market leadership to ensure seamless execution of the market strategy and consistent service delivery.
• Leverage existing Enterprise PjM relationships to generate high-value leads and drive cross-selling opportunities for other value-add services of Turner & Townsend (e.g., cost management, building consulting, etc.) and CBRE (e.g., design, sustainability, etc.) to maximize account penetration.
• Exhibit a complete understanding of company's corporate governance policies and procedures and ensure corporate governance policies and procedures are adhered to within work group.
• Direct all phases of project management for various ground-up, commercial interior renovations, and exterior projects for Life Sciences clients; including procurement, contracting, planning, tracking, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closeout phases.
• Ensure that contract procurement, negotiation, execution, administration, and closeouts are accurate, timely, and compliant.
• Interface directly with the client(s) to ensure goals and objectives are established and achieved.
• Identify project risks, lead reviews, and develop risk mitigation and backup plans.
• Apply a robust knowledge of multiple disciplines, business, and key drivers that impact departmental and cross-functional performance.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Persuade managers and other colleagues to take action while being guided by the organization's functional business plans and corporate governance policies and procedures.
• Negotiate with external partners, vendors, and customers of divergent interests to reach a common goal.
• Exhibit capability in identifying complex project risks, conducting constructability reviews, formulating risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implementing action plans to mitigate, reduce or remove project risks for our clients and the company.
• Coordinate the preparation of accurate, timely, and complete reports to the clients and company.
• Significantly improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline.
• Effectively manage and direct project management staff in the market, ensuring comprehensive staff understanding and implementation of operations, policies, and procedures.
• Take the lead in supervising individual employees and/or subordinate supervisors. Identify performance tracking, mentoring, training needs, and motivating direct reports and work group. You may have direct or indirect accountability for hiring, terminations, compensation, and performance evaluations of direct reports, and your work group.
• Drive the team to proactively offer provocative points of view, insights, and relevant Turner & Townsend assets, leveraging the client network to create broader, mutually beneficial connections.
• Actively participate in civic and business organizations. Conduct and maintain relationships with industry and trade associates, vendors, and professional organizations.
  
  What You'll Need:
  
  Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or related technical field with a minimum of 15 years of relevant working experience. Experience with design and construction of laboratory and laboratory research projects is strongly preferred.
  • LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s) preferred.
  • W orking technical knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) is a plus.
  • Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
  • Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle issues.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire stakeholders at all levels, across diverse cultures and geographies.
  • Ability to exchange sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
  • Strong commercial acumen, financial literacy, and analytical skills, with the ability to develop and execute winning account strategies.
  • Leadership skills to set, manage, and achieve targets with a direct impact on multiple department results within a function.
  • A solid understanding of the real estate industry in the areas of financial analysis, project management, construction, ethical practices, business operations, marketing and business development, and people management and team excellence .
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
    
    Disclaimer:
    
    Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend was consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.
    
    Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $160,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $200,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on Turner & Townsend's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
    
    Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
    
    Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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