Real Estate Development Project Manager

Cardinal Health; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

MyFlexPay access to wages

FSAs

Disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Cardinal Health is seeking a Project Manager, Real Estate Development, to support planning and execution of small real estate and construction projects. You will assist senior team members and coordinate documentation, budgets, and timelines across facilities, IT, EH&S, and external partners.

This early-career role offers hands-on exposure to corporate offices, distribution centers, and healthcare environments, with opportunities to learn AI-enabled project tracking and build dashboards using

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 Microsoft 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 (e.g., Power BI, Power Automate, Copilot, or similar platforms) is strongly preferred.
• Basic coding or scripting experience (e.g., Python, VBA, SQL, or low-code platforms) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Project Managers in 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 document action items and follow-ups.
• Support site visits and inspections to monitor progress.

Skills

Project coordination

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

AI tools familiarity

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Power BI

Copilot / AI tools

Python / VBA / SQL

Job description

Cardinal Health is seeking a Project Manager, Real Estate Development, to support planning and execution of small real estate and construction projects. You will assist senior team members and coordinate documentation, budgets, and timelines across facilities, IT, EH&S, and external partners.

This early-career role offers hands-on exposure to corporate offices, distribution centers, and healthcare environments, with opportunities to learn AI-enabled project tracking and build dashboards using