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Merrick & Company · 10 hours ago

Project Manager - Life Sciences

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$133K/yr - $162K/yr

12+ years exp

Merrick & Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team. This pivotal role involves managing project schedules, optimizing resource allocation, and controlling project costs across multiple projects for a single client, particularly in the Life Sciences domain.

Information Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Coordinate activities across several contracts and projects. Adapt and execute Merrick Life Sciences plans, policies, and procedures

Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project and have the capability to work with Primavera P6 when required. Ensuring timely completion of project milestones

Efficiently allocate resources across multiple projects, optimizing usage and avoiding conflicts to ensure project goals are met

Track and manage project costs, ensuring adherence to budgets and financial targets. Provide regular cost reports and forecasts to project stakeholders

Identify potential risks related to scheduling, resource allocation, and costs. Develop mitigation strategies to ensure project continuity. Maintain compliance with Merrick Project Management procedures, QA/QC, Revenue Recognition and other enterprise-level procedures and reporting requirements

Collaborate closely with the client to understand project requirements and ensure their expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle

Generate detailed progress reports, including schedule updates, resource allocation, and cost performance for internal and client review

Work closely with project managers, team members, and stakeholders to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables

Act as the main point of contact for the client and maintain general oversight of all projects with the client. Communicate resourcing needs across project portfolio. Maintain positive client relationships for continued support

Develop project cost proposals to confirm they meet BU financial, risk mitigation and technical execution goals. Identify and develop opportunities for business growth and development

Qualification

Primavera P6Microsoft ProjectProject ManagementUS Federal contractingProject Management certificationsClient coordinationRisk managementCost controlResource allocationCollaboration

Required

Must have a minimum of twelve (12) years of relevant experience, managing project scope, schedule, resource allocation, and budget on large projects (>$1 M)

Bachelor's degree in engineering, project management, or a related field

Proven experience in project management with a deep understanding of project management tools, including Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project

US Federal government contracting experience

The client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship

Must have the ability and willingness to obtain a US Government clearance within the first two (2) weeks of employment

Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record and be insurable under Merrick's insurance carrier

Frequent travel to client site in New York