Sr. Construction Project Manager

Company: Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Location: San Mateo
Posted on: January 7, 2022

Job Description:

Sr. Construction Project Manager
United States - California - Foster City

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based bio-pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead's therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

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Inclusion is one of the company's five core values. That's because we know that we are stronger and more innovative at Gilead when we are informed by a diverse set of backgrounds, experiences and points of view. Gilead Sciences is a biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative therapeutics in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases worldwide.

When you join Gilead, you join our mission to change the world by enabling people to live healthier and more fulfilling lives. Come join a mission-driven bio-pharmaceutical organization that values inclusion and diversity, has a strong portfolio of products, and is constantly #CreatingPossible

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in several marketed products that are benefitting millions of people, a pipeline of late-stage therapy candidates and robust patient access programs to ensure treatments and medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

Sr. Construction Project Manager (Full Time Employee)

Role and Responsibilities for Position:

This position is in the Corporate Engineering and Facilities Department located in Foster City, California and reports into the Life Cycle Project Management Director. In this position, you will manage and monitor progress of capital projects, collect and analyze project data and report on small and large capital projects. This position will also be participating in process improvement initiatives such as developing/improving metrics or KPIs for use in vendor performance evaluations, construction safety tracking, CAPEX portfolio budget and personnel performance. As part of the project management team, you will also have the opportunity to oversee a small team of project managers responsible for executing capital projects. The ideal candidate must be passionate about the work, detail-oriented, analytical, and have excellent problem-solving abilities. You'll drive towards simple, scalable solutions to difficult problems, exercise project management skills, and be able to communicate complex analytical results in a clear and easy-to-understand manner. The candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment; able to adapt to change quickly and positively; deal effectively with a variety of people and situations; appropriately adapt thinking or approach as the situation changes.

Essential Duties and Job Functions:

• Manage assigned capital projects according to Gilead's project management processes and guidelines
• Apply experience and knowledge in construction project controls or project management with respect to business and process improvement related projects delivery
• Write detailed reports, create Powerpoint reporting slides, participate in presentations, discusses concepts and deliverables with management and leadership, and participate in capital and master planning efforts
• Support the development of reporting capability, and the underlying data systems to support management reporting and analytics. Leverage existing project information management system in creating or improving dashboards and reports
• Apply expertise in analysis and logical presentation of data to help inform and influence key business decisions around capital investments
• Analyze and report on spend and schedule analytics, and key metrics to help drive actionable strategies for the business
• Develop solid business cases to drive decision-making and prioritization by thoughtful analysis of data, identifying trends, and determining return on investment (ROI)
• Convey a data-driven story to technical and non-technical audiences around key business insights, in collaboration with key cross-functional partners
• Identify problem areas and find solutions by considering alternatives, taking into account the benefits and costs of any recommendations.
• Assist in developing and improving cost and schedule performance indicators for monitoring, measuring and reporting of project portfolio and individual project progress and governance
• Perform financial analysis (ROI) and support the preparation and presentation of business cases to secure funding approval to implement business drivers and initiatives
• Keep management fully informed in a timely manner with regard to any and all potential problems on a project
• Create and maintain project/portfolio budget forecast and cashflows
• Adopt and lead a data-driven culture and use data visualization best practices to create best in class dashboards and tools
• Assist in developing portfolio CapEx and OpEx budget contents and presentations
• Mentor junior members or young professionals in the teamAdditional Knowledge, Experience and Skills:
  • College degree (B.A., B.S., or higher) in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Information Technology, Construction Management, or related discipline
  • 5+ years experience in Project Management or Project Controls
  • 2+ years in
    • managing costs, data analytics or business intelligence (Tableau, Power BI, SQL or equivalent)
    • performing financial and data analytics, accounting and financial reporting principles
    • visualization, dashboard development and reporting
      • Knowledge of tools required to create and present high-quality written and graphic deliverables, including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and MS Project
      • Proficiency in creating reports and presentation slide decks using MS Powerpoint. business intelligence tools such as Tableau or Power BI
      • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills are required
      • Effective at multitasking, managing time and prioritizing projects in order to meet established deadlinesAs an equal opportunity employer, Gilead Sciences Inc. is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance.
        
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