Project Manager, Capital Projects (Construction Project Manager)

Job Title: Project Manager, Capital Projects (Construction Project Manager)
Work Schedule: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Duration: 24 months (Potential Conversion)
Location: Burlington, NC 
 
Position Summary:

• The Project Manager, Capital Projects, is responsible for leading a portfolio of internal capital projects ranging from approximately $500K to $5M across the company's 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.

Key Responsibilities:
Project Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple mid-to-large-sized capital projects across laboratories, office spaces, 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 stakeholders 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 deliverables.
• Facilitate project meetings and provide regular status updates to business leaders, stakeholders, and end users.
• Manage expectations and proactively communicate changes in scope, schedule, and budget.
• Partner with facilities operations teams to ensure minimal disruption to ongoing operations and patient/client-facing activities.

Financial & Risk Management

• Develop and manage project budgets, cost estimates, and cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor project expenditures and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Support the preparation of business cases, capital funding requests, and executive approval packages.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks related to schedule, cost, quality, safety, and operations.
• Review and validate vendor proposals, change orders, and payment applications.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Support or lead the selection and management of architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Legal teams on RFPs, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and change management.
• Hold vendors accountable for safety, quality, schedule, cost, and documentation requirements.

Governance, Standards & Reporting

• Ensure adherence to corporate design standards, EHS policies, and quality procedures.
• Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, presentations, and project updates.
• Maintain complete project documentation, including schedules, budgets, risk logs, meeting minutes, and closeout records.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project delivery processes and standards.

Travel & Multi-Site Coordination

• Manage projects across multiple U.S. locations.
• Travel as needed for site reviews, project milestones, stakeholder meetings, and construction oversight.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education

• Associate Degree in Construction Management or a related field, OR
• 4 years of active military service, OR
• 7+ years of commercial construction experience in one of the building trades.

Experience:

• 8–10 years of progressive project management experience leading capital construction projects.
• Experience within life sciences, healthcare, clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical, or other technically intensive environments is highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Trade licensure.

Professional certifications such as:

• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• CHC (Certified Healthcare Constructor)
• CHFM (Certified Healthcare Facility Manager)
• Other related certifications

Skills & Competencies:

• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects across different geographies and facility types.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, including scope, schedule, cost, risk, and change management.
• Working knowledge of design and construction processes and building systems (MEP).
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Proficiency with CAD, Revit, or similar drafting software.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with internal customers, leadership teams, and external vendors.
• Highly organized with excellent time-management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work across technical, operational, and business functions.

Working Conditions:

• Combination of office and active construction site environments.
• May be required to climb ladders and access rooftops or mechanical equipment.
• Ability to work outdoors and assess site conditions in varying weather conditions.
• Frequent walking, bending, and occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs overhead.
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License required.

 

At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $53.20/hr.