Senior Project Controls Manager – Life Sciences

Cumming Group

Senior Project Controls Manager enabling project success through Project Controls Services with a focus on bio-pharma client in New Jersey. Overseeing cost controls, planning, and ensuring schedule and budget outcomes.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeNew Jersey • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,200 - $160,266 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

Project ControlsCapital PlanningCost EstimatingSchedule DevelopmentRisk MitigationProject GovernanceFunding ProcessConstruction TechnologyProject Sourcing StrategiesData Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationResearchProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsSAPOracleExcelPrimavera (P6)MS Project

Certifications & Qualifications

MRICSCPECCECEPPMPSix Sigma

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementLife SciencesFinancial ActivitiesProject FundingCost Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOraclePMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform Project Controls Services including capital planning, portfolio and project governance, and project funding
Support development of clients' capital plan and associated updates
Facilitate funding process by consolidating information into a funding request document
Work closely with clients to set up project systems
Enable effective governance by providing relevant fact-based information
Assist in smooth operation of construction technology
Participate in development of project sourcing strategies
Forecast and predictively influence outcomes of projects
Review and analyze schedule development
Identify, quantify, monitor, and partner in risk mitigation plans
Ensure effective closure of projects including financial activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years in Project Controls, or related roles
BS in Construction Management, Engineering, QS, Architecture, or related field
Life Sciences Experience: 5+ years experience
MRICS, CPE, CCE, CEP, PMP, or Six Sigma certification preferred
Proficiency in Cost Estimating for construction projects
Skilled in the use of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle
Highly proficient in the use of Excel
Proficient in the ability to work with Primavera (P6) and MS project
Functionally proficient in the contracts management and cost management of Projects
Strong research skills and ability to allocate relevant data

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
401(k) Matching
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Short and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program