Construction Project Manager - Spring House, PA

CBRE; Spring House (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Construction Project Manager to provide consulting services for a Life Sciences client in Spring House, PA. This onsite role covers project initiation through completion across planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.

You will interact with the site lead to define scope, cost estimates, budgets, milestones, and risk management while guiding the project delivery team and ensuring data integrity and governance throughout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; combination of experience and education considered.
• Knowledge of leases, contracts, and construction practices; ability to read architectural drawings.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Develop capital plans for Facilities projects and manage portfolio and execution for a Life Sciences client.
• Lead project delivery, including scope, budget, schedule, quality control and risk management.
• Define resources, conduct RFPs, evaluate bids, and select project delivery partners.
• Implement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements.
• Mentor and guide the delivery team to meet objectives within budget and schedule.
• Track progress, report status and variances, and identify threats with mitigation plans.

Skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

LEED AP

PMP

CCM

Job description

About The Role

As a Construction Project Manager, you will be responsible for providing consulting services to a dedicated Life Sciences client based in Spring House, PA to help achieve the client company's strategic business objectives.

This is not a remote role and does require onsite presence.

This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.

What You’ll Do

• Develop capital plans for various Facilities projects for all stages and be responsible for portfolio management and project execution for a dedicated Life Sciences client. This includes planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
• Interact directly with the client's site lead to manage and lead all projects including preparing all elements of the project, including the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
• Define the project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through the project qualification process. Conduct a standard request for proposals, complete bid evaluations, and recommend resources to clients.
• Implement project documentation governance that is aligned with company and client requirements.
• Ensure project data integrity and documentation are accurate, timely, and coordinated.
• Direct the project delivery team by providing mentorship and direction to achieve goals.
• Build action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule. Track the progress of each project and report status and variances.
• Demonstrate ability to identify project threats and develop risk mitigation and contingency plans. Implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Mentor others and share in-depth knowledge of own your job subject area and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies and explain difficult or sensitive information.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with at least 5 years of proven experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s) preferred.
• General knowledge of leases, contracts, and construction practices and the ability to read architectural drawings.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information with a willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Interpersonal skills with a sophisticated inquisitive mentality.

EEO Information

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.