Lila Sciences

ProjectManager,FacilitiesManagement

$108–144k Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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The Brief

“Project Manager, Facilities Management at Lila Sciences. Skills: end-to-end delivery of capital projects, vendor and contractor management, cross-functional coordination, project planning, budget management. own the end-to-end delivery of capital projects. manage the full project lifecycle: scoping, planning, budgeting, vendor and contractor management, permitting, and closeout”

What You'll Achieve.

deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget; hold external partners accountable for quality, safety, and on-schedule delivery; ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

resolve issues before they affect cost or timeline

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

4+ years of experience managing facilities capital projects, Experience delivering projects in a lab, cleanroom, or technical facility environment, Demonstrated experience managing vendors, architects, and general contractors across the full project lifecycle, Working knowledge of MEP systems, construction methods, and building systems relevant to technical or laboratory environments, proficiency in project planning, budget management, and contract administration, Clear communicator with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams

Nice to Have

Background in biotech, pharma, or R&D environments

What You'll Do.

own the end-to-end delivery of capital projects

manage the full project lifecycle: scoping

vendor and contractor management

partner closely with scientific

and EHS teams to ensure projects are delivered safely

Lead end-to-end delivery of capital projects — including lab buildouts

and new site development — from scoping through closeout

Develop and maintain project plans

identify and resolve issues before they affect cost or timeline

and general hold external partners accountable for quality

and on-schedule delivery

Partner with scientific

and EHS teams to align project scope with research and operational requirements

and regulatory compliance across all active

ensure adherence to applicable safety standards and building codes

Support capital planning by contributing project data

and lessons learned to inform future facility investments

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

partner closely with scientific, operations, engineering, and EHS teams; manage multiple stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams

Communication Scope

Clear communicator

Process & Methodology

end-to-end delivery of capital projects, scoping, planning, budgeting, vendor and contractor management, permitting, closeout, project plans, schedules, risk identification, issue resolution, contract administration

Full Job Description

Your Impact at LILA Lila Sciences is expanding its physical footprint and upgrading the facilities that power its research. As Project Manager on the Facilities Management team, you will own the end-to-end delivery of capital projects — from lab buildouts and HVAC upgrades to new site development — that directly enable Lila's scientific operations. Reporting to the Director of Capital Projects, you will manage the full project lifecycle: scoping, planning, budgeting, vendor and contractor management, permitting, and closeout. You will partner closely with scientific, operations, engineering, and EHS teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. This role sits at the intersection of construction execution and scientific infrastructure. You will bring order and accountability to complex, multi-stakeholder projects in a fast-moving environment where the quality of the facilities directly affects the quality of the science. What You'll Be Building Lead end-to-end delivery of capital projects — including lab buildouts, renovations, HVAC/MEP upgrades, and new site development — from scoping through closeout Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers; identify and resolve issues before they affect cost or timeline Manage vendors, architects, and general contractors; hold external partners accountable for quality, safety, and on-schedule delivery Partner with scientific, operations, engineering, and EHS teams to align project scope with research and operational requirements Own permitting, inspections, and regulatory compliance across all active projects; ensure adherence to applicable safety standards and building codes Support capital planning by contributing project data, cost forecasts, and lessons learned to inform future facility investments What You’ll Need to Succeed Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field 4+ years of experience managing facilities capita

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