Description
The Project Manager Capital Projects is responsible for leading a portfolio of internal capital projects ranging approximately 500K upwards to 5M across the companys U.S. facilities network including laboratories office environments and regional accessioning spaces. This role manages multiple projects simultaneously and is accountable for delivering projects safely on schedule within budget and in alignment with business needs company standards and operational requirements.
Project Delivery
Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple mid to large-size capital projects across a varied portfolio of labs office space and regional accessioning facilities.
Develop and manage project execution plans including scope schedule budget procurement strategy risk management and communication plans.
Coordinate feasibility studies programming concept design and detailed design in collaboration with internal users and external architects/engineers.
Oversee construction and implementation activities including site logistics phasing commissioning and turnover to operations.
Ensure compliance with company standards and life sciences best practices related to laboratory and clinical environments.
Stakeholder Customer Management
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal customers translating business needs into executable project scopes and clear deliverables.
Facilitate regular project meetings and status updates with business leaders functional stakeholders and end users.
Manage expectations resolve issues and proactively communicate changes in scope schedule and budget to internal stakeholders and leadership.
Partner with facilities operations teams to ensure projects are planned and executed with minimal disruption to ongoing operations and patient- or client-facing activities.
Financial Risk Management
Develop and manage project budgets cost estimates and cash flow forecasts monitor actuals versus budget and implement corrective actions when required.
Lead or support the preparation of business cases capital funding requests and executive approval packages.
Identify assess and mitigate project risks including schedule cost quality safety and operational risks and maintain active risk registers.
Review and validate vendor proposals change orders and payment applications in alignment with contract terms and company controls.
Vendor Contract Management
Support or lead the selection onboarding and performance management of external partners including architects and contractors.
Collaborate with Procurement and Legal to support RFPs bid evaluations contract negotiations and change management.
Hold vendors accountable for safety quality schedule cost and documentation requirements and escalate performance issues as necessary.
Governance Standards and Reporting
Ensure adherence to corporate design standards EHS policies and quality procedures.
Prepare and deliver executive-ready project reports dashboards and presentations to communicate status risks and decisions required.
Contribute to continuous improvement of project delivery processes templates and standards across the U.S. portfolio.
Maintain complete and accurate project documentation including charters schedules budgets risk logs meeting minutes and closeout records.
Travel and Multi-Site Coordination
Manage projects across multiple U.S. sites coordinating with local facility teams and stakeholders.
Travel regularly to project locations for key milestones site reviews and stakeholder meetings as needed.
Skills
project management, construction management, project coordination
Top Skills Details
project management,construction management,project coordination
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Required:
Associates Degree in Construction Management or related field or 4 years of active military service or gt7 years of commercial construction experience in one of the building trades.
8-10 years of progressive experience in project management for capital construction projects ideally within life sciences healthcare clinical laboratories or related technically intensive environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Architecture Facilities Management or a related field.
Trade licensure
Professional certification ex. PMP CHC CHFM etc.
Skills and Competencies:
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects across different geographies and facility @types.
Experience delivering projects in life sciences clinical laboratory pharmaceutical or healthcare environments is strongly preferred.
Strong foundation in project management methodologies scope schedule cost risk and change control
Working knowledge of design and construction processes and building systems MEP
Ability to interpret drawings specifications and technical reports and to coordinate effectively with design and construction professionals.
Skilled in use of CAD Revit or other similar drafting software.
Strong communication skills including the ability to engage with internal customers present to leadership and synthesize complex information into clear concise updates.
Highly organized and able to manage competing priorities and multiple simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with a focus
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Durham, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $55.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Durham,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.
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