Associate Director- Project Management Life Sciences Construction

About the Role

The Associate Director of Project Management will join the management team and primarily support delivery of large‑scale technical construction projects. This role reports to the Director of Project Management and contributes to client relationship management, business development and project execution. Key responsibilities include supporting the Director in client relationship management, leading bid teams, presenting service offerings, and overseeing the delivery of technical construction projects. The role also requires providing weekly project updates, line‑managing staff, tracking financial performance, ensuring accurate invoicing, identifying cross‑selling opportunities, and driving new business development across the U.S. Additionally, the Associate Director will lead a small project team for campus infrastructure, manage a neighbourhood portfolio of infrastructure projects, liaise with municipal authorities, and comply with SOX control requirements where applicable. • Support Director of Project Management and manage client relationships. • Lead bid teams and generate proposals. • Present services to clients and attend interviews. • Oversee delivery of large‑scale technical construction projects. • Provide weekly project status updates and flag issues. • Coach and mentor assigned staff for professional growth. • Track margins, forecasts, and generate financial reports using standard tools. • Ensure timely and accurate client invoicing and follow up receivables. • Identify cross‑selling opportunities and develop U.S. market strategies. • Create and deliver client presentations and pursue new business opportunities. • Attend networking events and promote the firm. • Lead small project team for campus infrastructure improvements. • Manage neighbourhood portfolio of infrastructure projects and coordinate external project managers. • Liaise with municipal authorities on infrastructure matters. • Comply with SOX control requirements where applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸project delivery
• ▸bid management
• ▸financial tracking
• ▸client invoicing
• ▸team leadership
• ▸municipal liaison

What You Bring

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or a related field, with a graduate degree preferred, and have at least eight years of project management experience in construction, GMP experience desirable. Experience in managing client accounts, leading teams of project managers, consulting, and a strong knowledge of the local construction market are required. The role also demands strong business development skills, the ability to build relationships across internal and external stakeholders, and excellent presentation, verbal, written and organizational communication abilities. • Bachelor’s (graduate preferred) in construction management, architecture, or engineering. • Minimum 8 years of project management experience in construction; GMP preferred. • Proven client account and team management experience. • Strong knowledge of local construction market and project lifecycle. • Demonstrated business development and cross‑selling success. • Excellent presentation, communication, and organizational skills.

Requirements

• ▸construction degree
• ▸project management
• ▸8+ years
• ▸client management
• ▸business development
• ▸gmp

Work Environment

Onsite