Who We Are
At OAC, we do what we love in the service of people who love what we do. This means that we have many different disciplines with one common goal: to serve our clients and communities as trusted partners while focusing on how design and construction can improve all aspects of the built environment. To accomplish this, we focus on hiring professionals who are experts in their fields, inspire others, enjoy sharing knowledge, and see collaboration as not only an asset, but a necessity. If you are passionate about your work and would like to work in a positive, energized environment, then you’ll find a home with us!

Who You Are

As a Life Science Development Program Manager, you will oversee and manage the development and construction of life science facilities. This role requires a blend of project management expertise, knowledge of technical environments, and construction management skills to ensure projects are completed to the highest quality standards. Work will be hybrid requiring on-site presence as necessary for successful collaboration and relationship building. Most projects will be located within the greater Seattle area. 

Embark on a construction journey with us! Your skills are the blueprint to our success – apply today and help us create a legacy of excellence.

What you will do:

• Project Planning and Execution: Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of life science construction projects from inception to completion.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and other stakeholders. Build and maintain strong relationships to ensure project success.
• Budget and Schedule Management: Develop and manage project budgets and schedules. Monitor progress and make adjustments as necessary to meet project goals.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all projects comply with relevant regulations, AHJ requirements, and industry best practices.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor staff, project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to address them proactively.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee quality control processes to ensure the highest standards of construction are maintained.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates and reports to the client and project stakeholders on project status, budget, and any issues that arise.

May include other duties, as assigned.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience required.
• 15+ years of project management experience in construction or life sciences industry.
• 3+ years of experience in management of professional staff and internal teams.
• Strong project management skills with a proven track record of managing complex projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of technical environments and their unique requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and people simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Professional accreditation or certification required. Examples include: PMP, LEED, AIA, PE, GCCM, DBIA
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with high proficiency with Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer and Excel required.
• Experience with Construction Software including Bluebeam required.
• Experience with proprietary project management software required. Microsoft Project experience preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment. 
• Must be able to pass motor vehicle record check and comply with OAC's motor vehicle policy.

Not meeting every single requirement?

Research indicates that some minority groups tend to hesitate in applying for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. At OAC, we strongly believe in fostering a diverse, inclusive, and genuine work environment. If you find this position intriguing but your previous experience doesn't perfectly match every qualification listed above, we wholeheartedly encourage you to submit your resume. You might be the ideal candidate for this role or for other opportunities in the future!

Why Work for Us

At OAC we know we are not perfect; therefore, we are committed to continually looking for ways to grow and improve. We are committed to being known as a “best place to work”; in fact, it’s a strategic goal of ours that we are consistently analyzing and working on. We are dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and sense of belonging for all our employees, and we are committed to making better happen - for our employees, our clients, and our community.

In addition to base pay, our benefits include (depending on employment status):

• Flexible scheduling and hybrid work arrangements (when feasible).
• Health benefits for both single employees and families that are above those generally provided by our peers.
• 100% company paid coverage for employee medical, dental and vision insurance premiums and 70% premium coverage spouse/domestic partner and dependents.
• The choice between two medical coverage options and two dental plans.
• Company paid coverage for employees and dependents for on-demand primary medical care.
• Health savings account with company contribution provided.
• Health care, limited purpose, and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company paid short-term, long-term, life and AD&D insurance plans.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance plans.
• Paid parental leave in addition to state parental leave benefits.
• 401K retirement plan and up to 5% match of annual.
• Commuting benefits for transit through a fully paid, company issued ORCA card.
• Annual discretionary performance bonus.
• Company purchased iPhone or monthly phone reimbursement.
• Fitness membership reimbursement.
• Annual charitable donation matching.
• Opportunity to purchase company stock when offered and eligible.
• Paid professional development opportunities.
• Voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance.
• Voluntary Norton LifeLock ID Theft Protection.
• Generous paid time off including flexible personal holidays, vacation, and sick time.

About the Firm

Founded in 1955, OAC provides public and private multi-disciplinary, building consulting services. OAC delivers comprehensive program management, applying proven management techniques to the planning, design, and construction of a project from inception to completion. OAC's building enclosure team designs efficient, complete, and sustainable building enclosure systems. The Forensic Architecture and Engineering practice at OAC provide investigation, repair design, and expert witness consulting on construction litigation and insurance claims.

The future is bright as we continue to expand - check out our website for more: http://oacsvcs.com/who-we-are/oac-careers/ 

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $125,000/year up to $187,000/year. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

OAC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, caste, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@oacsvcs.com.

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