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Construction Project Manager-Life Sciences Facilities

Job ID

255284

Posted

15-Jan-2026

Service line

PJM Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Construction, Facilities Management, Project Management

Location(s)

Elkton - Virginia - United States of America

About the Role

The Construction Project Manager manages small to medium-sized construction projects for our life science client in Elkton, VA with direct accountability for project delivery.

This job is part of the Construction Management function responsible for ensuring all deliverables of construction projects are completed on time and within budget.

Role requires onsite presence in Elkton, VA 5 days/week with occasional weekend work.

What You’ll Do

Conduct daily facility walks to monitor the progress of construction projects. Review the status of work completed during the period covered and confirm work is aligned with the approved drawings and specifications.

Review all documentation submitted by contract vendors including contractors’ subcontracts, submittals, and safety documentation

Prepare Project Status and Construction Risk Assessment report. Seek approval for the release of construction funds.

Review contract drawings, specifications, and opine for completeness and general compliance with best practices.

Work directly with project managers, architects, engineers, and MEP contractors.

Make relevant comments on the terms of construction agreements. This includes subcontracts, architectural, engineering design, and building loan agreements. Ensure the Contractor and Architect’s qualification statements are up to date.

Oversee construction and disbursement schedules and communicate project progress to project manager daily.

Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.

Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.

Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence) values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.

Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.

Work within broad guidelines and policies while explaining difficult or sensitive information

Compose and organize daily logs and necessary documentation for management and client review.

What You’ll Need

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

+ Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

+ Field construction and vendor management experience

+ Manufacturing and/or multi-use facility construction project experience

+ Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

+ In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience with project management software

+ Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mentality.

+ Advanced communication and problem-solving skills.

Why CBRE?

+ **FORTUNE 500 #126**

+ **FORTUNE Most Admired Company #1** in real estate for third consecutive year; **Ten** years in a row on the list!

+ **Forbes** Named one of the **best large employers** in America and one of the **World's Best Employers!**

+ Role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, and Vision Insurance

_Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined._

**Equal Employment Opportunity:** CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

**Candidate Accommodations:** CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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