Sr. Project Manager

Company: Syner-G BioPharma Group
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 6, 2026

Job Description:

COMPANY DESCRIPTION: A career here is life-enhancing. At Syner-G, we enable our people to build careers that impact positively on their quality of life. Through our expertise, insight, consulting and management skills, we accelerate breakthrough science and delivery of life-enhancing therapies to more patients. We work across a diverse range of clients and projects, supporting many organizations from the most critical phases of the drug discovery and approval process through to commercialization. It is meaningful, varied and thought-provoking work with a strategic emphasis, a solutions-driven approach and significant, real-world outcomes, from science to delivery/success. Underpinning this mission is a culture that aligns perfectly with what we want to achieve. We enable our people to grow, we support them in their learning and we reward them in so many different ways. In return, they play an instrumental role in maintaining our reputation across the globe as a strategic biopharma product development and delivery partner. Syner-G was recently honored with BioSpace's prestigious "Best Places to Work" 2026 award, for the third consecutive year, along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our employees, with a particular emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, financial rewards, leadership and innovation. At Syner-G, we recognize that our team members are our most valuable asset. Join us in shaping the future, where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a meaningful impact. For more information, visit www.Synergbiopharma.com POSITION OVERVIEW: The Senior Project Manager will oversee and manage construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires a deep understanding of construction management principles, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to coordinate with various stakeholders to deliver successful projects. We are actively seeking qualified candidates to join our talent pipeline for future client engagements. WORK LOCATION: Travel to client sites may be required up to 100%, based on project demands and client expectations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.) Keep the Project Director fully informed in a timely fashion about all problem areas on the project and present solutions/mitigations. Review technical submissions from Architectural and Engineering (A&E) firms like MEP drawings, structural drawings, specifications for construction procedures and materials. Answer common construction communications like RFIs, Submittals, etc. Assist with preparing the job start-up and close-out checklists. Read and write project plans, specifications, construction contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, daily correspondence, shop drawings, submittals, and all other project-related documents, and maintain a complete and accurate set of as-built project documents. Manage Transfer of Care and Custody (TOCC) to facilities operations and ensure thorough documentation from engineering and construction companies to transition from construction phase to maintenance mode. Use at least one project/construction management software package like ProCore, E-Builder, Prolog, etc. Act as owner’s representative on capital projects. Use Microsoft Projects. Be detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Education : Bachelor’s Degree is preferred in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering. PMP Certification is a plus. Technical Experience : 8-14 years of experience as a project engineer, preferably in the Petrochemical, Chemical, or Refining industry on major capital projects. Experience taking a project from design through construction and into commissioning. Experience mobilizing and supervising all varieties of contractors (GC, CM, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.). Experience executing projects in operating facilities. Experience with the start-up, commissioning, and handover of lab/office building systems like HVAC systems, emergency power and UPS systems, lab gases, RODI water, boilers, steam generators, etc. Experience walking construction sites, identifying field issues, and presenting solutions. Experience taking part in and leading all common daily planning meetings, making and documenting observations. Experience preparing daily reports and photo documentation of progress (and measuring work in place). Experience reviewing all construction site safety documents like work permits, task plans, job hazard analyses, and working with the client’s project-specific EHS team to review all safety documents. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Ability to effectively communicate with the client’s stakeholders and managers, contractors, and subcontractors. Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Projects. Detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment. TOTAL REWARDS PROGRAM: We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. This includes a market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous flexible paid time off program, company paid holidays, flexible working hours, and fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work “almost anywhere”. However, if a physical work location is more for you, we have office locations in Greater Boston; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; and India. COMPENSATION: The expected salary range for this position is $107,000 to $130,000. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a position at Syner-G. Currently, Syner-G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. LEGAL STATEMENT: Syner-G is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Syner-G is an E-Verify employer.

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