Real Estate Development Project Lead

Cardinal Health; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401k savings plan

MyFlexPay access

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking an early-career Project Manager, Real Estate Development, to support planning and execution of real estate and construction initiatives across corporate offices, distribution centers and healthcare environments.

You will work with Senior Project Managers, coordinate budgets and schedules, and help implement AI-enabled tracking tools as part of modernization efforts. Opportunity to grow in a global real estate team with varied project types.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 1–5 years of experience in construction project coordination, facilities, or real estate development preferred.
• Basic understanding of construction processes, project management principles, and building systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with MS Project or similar tools is a plus.
• Exposure to AutoCAD or design tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with data analysis, automation, or emerging AI tools (Power BI, Power Automate, Copilot) preferred.
• Basic coding or scripting experience (Python, VBA, SQL, or low-code platforms) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Project Managers in the development and execution of real estate and construction projects.
• Manage small projects and minor facility improvements from initiation through closeout under supervision.
• Coordinate project documentation including schedules, budgets, meeting notes, and status reports.
• Support the preparation of preliminary budgets, cost estimates, and capital approval materials.
• Track project progress, timelines, and expenditures; flag risks or variances to senior team members.
• Facilitate communication between internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Assist with bid processes, vendor coordination, and contract documentation.
• Maintain organized project files, drawings, and records.
• Participate in project meetings and help document action items and follow-ups.
• Support site visits and inspections to monitor progress and ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Build working relationships with internal clients and external vendors.
• Leverage digital tools, automation, and emerging AI capabilities to improve project tracking, reporting, and team efficiency.
• Assist in developing or enhancing internal tools, dashboards, or workflows to streamline project management processes.

Skills

Project coordination

Budgeting

Scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Automation tools

Python/VBA/SQL

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture/Real Estate

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Power BI

Power Automate

Copilot or AI tools

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking an early-career Project Manager, Real Estate Development, to support planning and execution of real estate and construction initiatives across corporate offices, distribution centers and healthcare environments.

You will work with Senior Project Managers, coordinate budgets and schedules, and help implement AI-enabled tracking tools as part of modernization efforts. Opportunity to grow in a global real estate team with varied project types.