Project/Program Manager - Non IT

Job Description
The Project Manager, Capital Projects, is responsible for leading a portfolio of internal capital projects ranging approximately $500K upwards 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.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Manage multiple capital construction projects across labs, offices, and operational facilities.
• Develop and oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, and risk plans.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors.
• Lead project meetings and provide regular status updates to leadership.
• Oversee construction activities, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Manage vendor performance, contracts, change orders, and project documentation.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining compliance with company standards.
• Travel to project sites as needed to support execution and key milestones.
  
  Skills
• Experience managing multiple construction or capital projects simultaneously.
• Background in healthcare, life sciences, laboratory, pharmaceutical, or similar environments preferred.
• Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, risk, and change management.
• Knowledge of design, construction, and building systems (MEP).
• Ability to read drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Experience with CAD, Revit, or similar design software.
• Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven problem-solving ability and experience working across cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Construction Management or related field or 4 years of active military service or >7 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Facilities Management, or a related field.
• Trade licensure
• Professional certification ex. PMP, CHC, CHFM, etc.