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Job Description

Venture Forward Partners is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex laboratory design, construction, and relocation initiatives on behalf of our clients. The Project Manager will serve as the client-facing Owner’s Project Manager (OPM), translating business and scientific requirements into an executable program and driving each project from inception through occupancy and closeout. This is a highly hands-on role: the successful candidate will personally own the work, details, follow-up, and deliverables—not simply manage others who are doing the job.

The Project Manager will coordinate landlords, architects, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, equipment providers, movers, and internal client stakeholders; use internal and external resources strategically; and maintain clear accountability for scope, budget, schedule, quality, and communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Job Requirements

• Design and develop overall project programs based on the client’s operational, laboratory, equipment, staffing, workflow, and space requirements. 
• Manage laboratory construction projects from initial planning through construction, move-in, and closeout
• Serve as the client’s Owner’s Project Manager, representing the client’s interests and maintaining accountability across the project
• Develop and maintain project scopes, schedules, workplans, budgets, action-item logs, and other project documentation
• Review and level contracts, proposals, and scopes of work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and readiness for client review and approval
• Coordinate and manage architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, equipment providers, movers, and other project resources
• Use internal and external resources effectively to support the project scope while retaining ownership of the overall project and its outcomes
• Maintain hands-on involvement in day-to-day project execution, including administrative updates, documentation, follow-up, and issue resolution
• Monitor project timelines, dependencies, milestones, and deliverables, and proactively address items that could affect the schedule
• Monitor project scope against contractual requirements, identify potential scope creep, and support internal change-order development and client discussions as needed
• Provide on-site project oversight and monitor construction activities, quality, progress, safety concerns, and compliance with project requirements
• Apply a practical understanding of the construction process, construction sequencing, building systems, and different construction types
• Coordinate with landlords and property management teams regarding building requirements, access, approvals, tenant improvements, and construction activities
• Review letters of intent, leases, work letters, tenant-landlord responsibility matrices, and related documents to identify project requirements and responsibilities
• Develop and manage detailed project budgets, forecasts, commitments, invoices, contingencies, and actual project costs
• Review, evaluate, negotiate, document, and manage contract change orders, including their impact on project scope, cost, and schedule
• Support contractor and vendor selection, proposal review, scope comparison, contract coordination, and value-engineering activities
• Lead laboratory programming and space-planning efforts to create efficient layouts, workflows, adjacencies, and use of available space
• Coordinate the selection, ordering, delivery, installation, startup, and turnover of laboratory equipment, fixtures, gases, utilities, and related systems
• Review project drawings, specifications, submittals, requests for information, field conditions, punch-list items, and closeout documentation
• Lead project meetings, prepare agendas, document decisions and action items, and follow up to ensure commitments are completed
• Provide clear and timely updates regarding project scope, budget, schedule, risks, decisions, and next steps
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure that clients and other stakeholders remain informed and aligned throughout the project. 
• Identify gaps, anticipate downstream impacts, and drive issues to resolution before they affect project outcomes
• Coordinate the design and construction-document review process, working across architects, MEP engineers, code consultants, contractors, and client stakeholders to ensure requirements are captured, communicated, and carried through to execution

Job Qualifications

• At least five years of experience managing construction projects
• Direct experience with laboratory design, build-outs or programming, and space efficiency design
• Experience serving as an OPM, client-side project manager, construction project manager, or similar client-representative role
• Strong understanding of construction processes, project sequencing, building systems, and project delivery
• Experience managing projects from initial programming and planning through construction, relocation, and closeout
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, contracts, and change orders
• Ability to read and understand architectural, engineering, and construction drawings and specifications
• Ability to review and understand leases, work letters, landlord requirements, and tenant improvement responsibilities 
• Strong client-facing experience and the ability to work effectively with executives, scientists, landlords, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, follow-up, and personal accountability. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to keep multiple stakeholders informed and aligned
• Strong judgment, problem-solving skills, and the ability to anticipate needs and resolve issues independently
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, and/or AutoCAD is preferred. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience 

The salary range for this position is up to $125,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Venture Forward

Venture Forward was formed in 2018 as an end-to-end service provider to the Life Science Industry.  We offer a range of services to our biotech clients, including lab design, Project Management, Lab Management, Certifications, and Maintenance.   

Venture Forward offers Health, Dental, Vision STD, LTD, and Life insurance, a 401k plan, and a generous PTO policy.

Venture Forward is an equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable national, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
All applicants must have authorization to work in the United States.

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Job Description

Venture Forward Partners is seeking a highly organized, proactive Administrative & Executive Assistant to provide direct support to the CEO and broader leadership team. This role is designed for someone who anticipates needs, closes loops, and keeps priorities moving without requiring constant direction. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment, coordinating across multiple people and workstreams, and serving as a reliable follow-through point for the organization.

VFP is looking for someone who takes ownership of follow-through, creates order around moving priorities, and helps leadership operate more effectively. The right person will be comfortable being both highly service-oriented and appropriately persistent when something needs to get done.

Engagement Details

· Hourly rate: $40–$50 per hour, based on experience

· Schedule: 20 hours per week (80 hours per month)

· Twenty hours per week guaranteed; additional hours require advance approval

· Primarily remote, with occasional in-person support for meetings, events, office needs, and other business activities

· Potential to transition into a full-time position

· Classification: Independent contractor (1099)

Job Requirements

· Provide day-to-day executive support to the CEO, including proactive calendar management, meeting coordination, scheduling, travel and logistics, and preparation for upcoming commitments

· Maintain awareness of the CEO’s priorities, commitments, and follow-up items; proactively identify conflicts, deadlines, and items requiring action

· Track action items assigned by the CEO and leadership team, follow up with owners, and help ensure commitments are completed so the CEO does not need to personally chase routine follow-through

· Conduct a regular check-in with the CEO to capture open items, priorities, requests made to team members, and next steps; translate those items into organized follow-up and reminders.

· Coordinate new hire interview scheduling, candidate communications, interviewer coordination, and related administrative support

· Support light accounting and vendor administration, including monitoring or triaging the accounts payable inbox, routing invoices and questions, gathering approvals, and coordinating with accounting as needed

· Assist with contracts and administrative documents, including routing documents for review/signature, maintaining organized records, tracking status, and following up on outstanding items

· Support leadership meetings and all-hands meetings by coordinating agendas, gathering materials, documenting notes/minutes and action items, and following up on deliverables.

· Coordinate office, team, event, meeting, and company swag logistics as needed

· Maintain organized files, trackers, contact lists, recurring meeting materials, and other administrative systems that improve visibility and execution

· Serve as a dependable point of coordination across leadership, employees, candidates, vendors, and external partners

· Identify administrative gaps or recurring friction points and proactively create simple processes, reminders, templates, or systems to improve efficiency

Job Qualifications

· 3+ years of relevant experience in executive assistance, administrative support, operations coordination, office management, or a similar role

· Demonstrated experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced professional environment.

· Exceptional organization, prioritization, follow-through, and attention to detail

· Strong written and verbal communication skills and sound professional judgment

· Ability to manage multiple priorities, shift quickly when needs change, and work independently with limited oversight

· Comfort respectfully following up with senior team members and holding people accountable for routine commitments and deadlines

· High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential or sensitive information

· Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 and comfort learning or working across scheduling, collaboration, HR/recruiting, accounting, and document-management systems

· Experience with recruiting coordination, accounts payable/vendor administration, meeting support, or basic operational workflows is strongly preferred

About Venture Forward

Venture Forward was formed in 2018 as an end-to-end service provider to the Life Science Industry. We offer a range of services to our biotech clients, including lab design, Project Management, Lab Management, Certfications, and Maintenance.

Venture Forward offers Health, Dental, Vision STD, LTD, and Life insurance, a 401k plan, and a generous PTO policy.

Venture Forward is an equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable national, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must have authorization to work in the United States.

No Employment Agencies please, the Company is not responsible for any fees related to candidates that are unsolicited.

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Job Description

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate Director of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Services to join our team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in setting up and managing EHS safety programs across our client sites. In addition, they will be responsible for training our internal employees and ensuring that our lab services team diligently maintains EHS compliance at client sites.

Job Requirements

• Provide training and education to internal employees on EHS responsibilities and best practices
• Ensure that all VFP team members are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain EHS compliance in their respective roles
• Lead the establishment and management of comprehensive EHS safety programs across client sites
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and initiatives to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards
• Conduct risk assessments and inspections at client sites, develop remediation plans, and drive preventative and corrective actions as needed
• Maintain a thorough understanding of current and evolving environmental, health, and safety regulations through ongoing training and professional development
• Serve as a liaison to government agencies, building and sustaining relationships with local and state authorities to ensure compliance across multiple city jurisdictions
• Establishment and maintenance of EHS permits and licenses in compliance with federal, State, and Local regulations
• Foster strong client relationships addressing all needs and concerns promptly and effectively
• Coordinate and facilitate client safety committees
• Conduct regular audits to verify internal employee compliance
• Coordinate specialized training such as RCRA, DOT, IATA, OSHA HAZWOPER

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required (Biology, Chemistry, Safety Engineering, Environmental Health)
• Minimum of 5 years of direct Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) experience in a Laboratory setting
• Certified Biosafety Professional (CSP) or similar certification preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices
• Strong management and leadership skills with experience in building and leading teams
• Highly organized with strong prioritization skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Comfortable working in both an independent and collaborative environment
• Due to the need to travel between multiple client sites, a vehicle is required for this role

The salary range for this position is up to $160,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Venture Forward

Venture Forward was formed in 2018 as an end-to-end service provider to the Life Science Industry. We offer a range of services to our biotech clients, including lab design, Project Management, Lab Management and Operational Support.

Venture Forward offers Health, Dental, Vision STD, LTD, and Life insurance, a 401k plan, and a generous PTO policy.

Venture Forward is an equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable national, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification

requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must have authorization to work in the United States. Please contact VFP@ventureforwardpartners.com with inquiries.

No Employment Agencies please, the Company is not responsible for any fees related to candidates that are unsolicited.