Project Manager, Design and Construction

Company: Edwards Lifesciences
Location: East Irvine
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs. Our Project Manager, Design and Construction position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future. Work Schedule: Given the collaborative and complex nature of this work, this role is on site full time at our corporate headquarters in Irvine, California with flexibility to work from home as needed. How you will make an impact: The Project Manager initiates, plans, executes, controls, and manages all aspects of projects to ensure ultimate project success. · Lead execution of tasks as defined in the project management plan to achieve project goals; actively manage project risk. · Determine and discern detailed requirements on larger-scale projects to establish deliverables; manage changes to scope, schedule, and costs to keep the plan updated and reflective of authorized changes. · Manage internal files including development & management of AutoCAD architectural and engineering drawings and files to support the Project Management & Facilities team · Facilitate creation and approval of business cases; use historical data and expert judgment to understand project limitations. · Ensure project documentation is clear, concise, and free of errors or omissions. Coordinate with internal and external staff to verify project documentation is correctly received and/or distributed. · Assess project performance to monitor progress, identify and quantify variances, perform corrective actions, and communicate to all stakeholders. · Establish and maintain relationships, expectations, and communications with team members and stakeholders, both internal and external. · Manage project closure activities, including gathering lessons learned and driving changes for continuous improvement. · Serve as a project management subject matter expert, guiding and mentoring other project managers; demonstrate expertise in a business process, professional discipline, market, or product. · Incidental duties as required. What youll need (required): · Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with 8 years of hands-on experience managing projects of increasing complexity, or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria. What else we look for (preferred): · Proven expertise in AutoCAD for architectural & engineering services, MS Office Suite and related project management systems. · Excellent documentation, communication, and interpersonal relationship skills, including negotiating and relationship management. · Demonstrated experience in Project Management methodology · Extensive understanding of principles, theories, and concepts relevant to managing large-scale project plans. · Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills. · Strong understanding and experience with project budgets and financial management. · Strong leadership skills and ability to influence change. · Experience facilitating change, including collaboration with management and executive stakeholders. · Experience within a regulated environment. · Strict attention to detail. · Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels. · Ability to work and excel within a fast-paced, dynamic, and constantly changing work environment. · Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic protocols, Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures to prevent injuries and protect the environment. Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families. For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $118,000 to $167,000 (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.

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