Senior Construction Project Manager

Insight Global is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a leading life sciences client. This individual will oversee large-scale, complex construction projects as part of a major campus expansion, taking ownership from active construction through commissioning and closeout. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in ground-up construction, strong technical knowledge across MEP systems, and the ability to challenge contractors on cost and quality. This role requires a hands-on leader who thrives in the field, can troubleshoot real-time construction issues, and confidently manage high-budget projects while driving schedules and financial performance. Experience in biotech or pharmaceutical environments is highly preferred. This is a 12 month contract with likely extensions, onsite in Tarrytown, NY, and has a pay range of 90-95$/hr.

Day-to-Day:
• Act as the lead Project Manager overseeing large capital construction projects
• Manage projects through active construction, commissioning, and closeout
• Review and challenge contractor costs, change orders, and proposals
• Provide technical oversight and troubleshooting for MEP and infrastructure issues
• Monitor budget, schedule, and quality compliance
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Lead site activities and ensure alignment with project goals
• Oversee financial reporting, risk tracking, and forecasting
• Drive issue resolution and conflict management across project teams
• Ensure projects meet safety, compliance, and operational standards

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• 15+ years of Project/Construction Management experience
• Strong ground-up construction experience
• Experience managing large-scale projects ($50M+ minimum, ideally $100M+)
• Background in Engineering or Construction Management
• Deep understanding of MEP systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, infrastructure)
• Proven experience in construction phase project management (design phase already complete)
• Strong experience communicating:
○ Change order review & negotiation
○ Cost validation / pushing back on contractors
○ Budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight
• Experience overseeing projects from construction through closeout/commissioning
• Ability to troubleshoot onsite technical issues during construction
• Advanced Excel skills and experience being boots on the ground onsite

• Experience in biotech / pharma / life sciences environments
• Familiarity with Unifier/Primavera
• Experience working on campus expansions or large infrastructure programs
• Experience working on research labs, manufacturing, or scientific facilities

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.