Senior Project Manager, Design and Construction

The Position

Senior Project Manager, Design and Construction

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to:

● The project manager will lead ~5-12 active projects with budgets up to ~$10M each and will have full responsibility for managing these funds to achieve project success.  The role may also occasionally lead several projects between $10M - $25M (and if, will have a smaller overall number of projects)

● Lead and direct vendor partners to achieve project goals. 

● The role will also coordinate and need to influence Genentech stakeholders to define the project  scope, resolve conflicts and negotiate tradeoffs to meet budget and schedule targets. 

● Present to upper management for project updates and funding requests.

 ● The projects may be complex in nature, and the role requires good judgment and strategic focus  to apply the incumbent’s experience to develop the best scope, considering Genentech’s broader  business needs.

● Require a strong ability to oversee project teams and fully independently manage the projects with limited assistance. 

● The senior project manager is expected to lead projects in an independent manner, requiring  feedback direction on a few issues per month from management.

● Successful completion of Genentech specific site training and continual training compliance.

● Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.

● Demonstrate professional conduct when communicating with peers, customers and supervisor.

● Participate in process improvement initiatives.

● Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.

Lead Project Execution:

● The project manager is expected to lead between 5 and 12 active projects at the same time in an independent manner, requiring limited support from upper management. 

● The projects will typically each be in the range of $50K to $10M in total project value. 

● The project manager has primary responsibility for the project from the project initiation stage  through project closeout. 

● Key tasks include selecting and bidding out hiring design and construction firms to execute the  work, leading project design and construction meetings, managing and updating the project schedule,  managing the project budget, obtaining purchase orders, approving invoices, updating the project  Unifier database as well as creating formal written monthly reports to Design and Construction  management on each project.

Present Projects to Senior Leadership:

● The project manager will be responsible to lead their project team to complete the activities  defined in each phase of the project, and then present to senior leadership for funding. 

Managing Direct Reports:

● The Senior Project Manager may manage one or two direct reports providing project  assignments and mentoring, coaching and developing them to succeed in their roles, as well as  resolving escalated issues from their direct reports’ work.

Process improvements:

● A small fraction of the project managers time will be spent supporting broad Design and  Construction and Site Services process improvement projects and LEAN initiatives, to improve the  processes and functioning of the overall team.

Requirements:

● Bachelor degree in Engineering with a preference for civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical or  related field or Architecture.

● Certification in Project Management (i.e. PMI certification) or additional relevant management  training desirable.

● Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a Project Management role, Engineering, Facilities, Planning,  or related field.

● Demonstrate excellent communication (written / verbal), leadership, interpersonal, collaborative,  conflict resolution, and negotiating skills.

● Demonstrate working knowledge of project design, construction, and management

● Excellent organization and planning skills.

● Advanced Microsoft Office and google suite skills.

● Exceptional teamwork and collaboration skills are essential to facilitate the work of cross functional and interdepartmental teams.

● Must be dependable, attention to details, and proficient in coordination tasks. ● Self-starter and ability to work with minimum or no supervision.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $116,800.00 - $216,800.00 USD Annual.  Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.  This position also qualifies for the ben