Construction Manager-Life Sciences

DPS Group Global; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global EPCM firm is seeking a Construction Manager for its Life Sciences team in Cary, NC. The role involves overseeing on-site construction activities for projects worth $10M-$50M+, including contractor and labor management, safety oversight, and client interaction. With a focus on leadership and compliance, the ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction management and strong negotiation skills. This full-time position offers opportunities to work on diverse and impactful projects in the life sciences sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification.
• Ability to manage superintendents and trade foremen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site construction activities.
• Lead and manage teams on projects ranging from $10M-$50M+.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with safety and building codes.
• Write and review comprehensive scope of work.

Skills

Construction management

Client management

Negotiation skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Construction Manager-Life Sciences role at DPS Group Global

Summary
Arcadis is looking to add additional Construction Managers to join our US Life Sciences Construction Management Team in Cary, NC. The Construction Manager is responsible for all on site construction activities, with the project manager’s assistance, on projects ranging from $10M-$50M+. The Construction Manager will have site staff reporting to them and will need to lead and manage teams. Responsibilities include contractor management, labor management, safety oversight, client management, procurement assistance, and estimating assistance.

This role will be in our Cary, NC office, with travel to various project locations in North Carolina.

Key Responsibilities

• Complies with legal requirements, safety and building codes
• Maintains site records: daily filed reports, RFI’s, observations
• Writes and reviews comprehensive scope of work
• Collaborates with architects, engineers, and other construction specialists on submittals
• Assigns, schedules, and coordinates all subcontractor activities
• Leads all construction meetings (owner’s, contractor’s, pull plans, schedules, design reviews)
• Effectively manages and communicates change and controls costs
• Interfaces at a high level with clients and possesses strong negotiation skills
• Manages DPS staff on construction sites and mentors senior superintendents
• Ability to travel as needed to off-site locations
• Ability to work outside regular business hours

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 10+ years in construction.
• Life Sciences experience a plus
• Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or documents
• Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification
• Excellent verbal, written and communications skills
• Manage Superintendents and other trade foreman
• Plans for additional resources. Integrates changes smoothly. Sets goals and objectives. Works in an organized manner
• Highly motivated, well organized, and shows professional initiative.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, and Bluebeam

The Company

DPS Group, Inc. is proudly part of the Arcadis Group of Companies and is a global EPCM firm offering full-service solutions within the Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical technology) and Advanced Technology (semiconductor, data center, and solar) industries. DPS is dedicated to delivering successful projects with a ‘client-first’ mentality and personal touch across a range of market sectors: Project and Program Management, Procurement, Design, Construction Management, Health and Safety Management, Commissioning, Qualification, and Start-up.

DPS Engineering Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. DPS does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Architecture and Planning