Construction Project Manager

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Construction Project Manager to join our talented team in Cary, NC. In this role you will work on a project site, leading construction projects to successful completion—safely, on time, and on budget—while collaborating with the Project Director and/or Senior Project Manager to guide engineering, construction management, and superintendent teams toward project goals. Success requires a strong construction background, an uncompromising commitment to safety and quality, and a focus on client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contractual requirements, project specifications, and design drawings.
• Manage subcontractor and vendor relationships, procurement, billing, and cash‑flow projections.
• Conduct progress measurement, earned value analysis, schedule updates, and change‑management reporting.
• Prepare project documentation, including meeting minutes, monthly reports, and applications for payment.
• Oversee contract administration, punch lists, warranty review, and as‑built documentation.
• Monitor project resources, maintain scopes of work, and communicate expectations across the team.
• Track and report on project costs, ensuring alignment with budgets and field conditions.
• Build and maintain client relationships and participate in schedule, safety, and quality oversight.
• Collaborate with Project Services on cost management and support safe project execution through coordinated site oversight.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required to support successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related discipline, or an equivalent technical degree.
• 10+ years of experience in Project Delivery or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated significant experience in both terms of industry knowledge.
• Strong construction background with an uncompromising commitment to safety and quality.
• Focus on client engagement.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders as necessary.

Work Environment

This position involves up to 25 % travel, including potential extended assignments at client sites and overnight stays, subject to the IPS Travel Policy. The role requires site safety training and adherence to site safety rules, reliable transportation, and the ability to commute daily or routinely. Work may be performed in both indoor and outdoor environments, with exposure to varying weather conditions.

Safety

The position is safety‑sensitive. The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other non‑administrative areas. All interviews are conducted in person or virtually, with video required.

About IPS

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work, uniting existing and emerging technologies into a reliable process that accelerates speed to market. Our end‑to‑end mindset enables agility and anticipates challenges as projects move toward operational readiness. We apply design and delivery expertise, client‑side experience, and supplier‑side insight to every project, infusing curiosity, passion, and partnership to deliver solutions at any scale.

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