Life Sciences Construction Project Lead

IPS-Integrated Project Services; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS-Integrated Project Services in Cary, NC, seeks a Construction Project Manager to lead field-based construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time, on-budget delivery. You will coordinate with the Project Director and Senior PM to guide engineering, construction management, and superintendent teams toward project goals.

Strong safety culture and client engagement are essential. The role requires a deep construction background, travel as needed, and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related discipline, or an equivalent technical degree.
• 10+ years of experience in Project Delivery or a related discipline.
• Demonstrate significant experience in both terms of industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contractual requirements, project specifications, and design drawings.
• Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships, procurement, billing, and cash flow projections.
• Conduct progress measurement, earned value analysis, schedule updates, and change management reporting.
• Prepare project documentation, including meeting minutes, monthly reports, and applications for payment.
• Oversee contract administration, punch lists, warranty review, and as-built documentation.
• Monitor project resources, maintain scopes of work, and communicate expectations across the team.
• Track and report on project costs, ensuring alignment with budgets and field conditions.
• Build and maintain client relationships and participate in schedule, safety, and quality oversight.

Skills

Construction project management

Leadership

Safety compliance

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Job description

IPS-Integrated Project Services in Cary, NC, seeks a Construction Project Manager to lead field-based construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time, on-budget delivery. You will coordinate with the Project Director and Senior PM to guide engineering, construction management, and superintendent teams toward project goals.

Strong safety culture and client engagement are essential. The role requires a deep construction background, travel as needed, and a proactive approach to