Sr. Project Manager, Real Estate Development

Real Estate Development

Facilities & Real Estate plans and directs facility maintenance and food services as well as real estate activities including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and property development. Real Estate Development develops concepts and designs for company facilities and manages property development projects within cost, time, and quality requirements and constraints. This job family liaises closely with contractors, architects, and consultants during each phase of the project.

Responsibilities

Works with Cardinal Health business units and business leaders to develop real estate projects that support their respective business functions.

Understands the business function and conceives a facility that accommodates this function including corporate office, warehouses, pharmaceutical / medical products manufacturing, and laboratories.

Establishes preliminary budgets and assists with securing internal capital approval after establishing a concept with support from internal and external design consultants.

Executes on project design and delivery utilizing various project delivery methods including Design / Build, Design / Bid / Build, and Construction Manager upon capital approval.

Coordinates all internal disciplines including Security, Information Technology, Quality & Regulatory, EH&S, Branding, and Communications.

Accountable for schedule and budget integrity along with complete customer satisfaction.

Leads multifunctional teams of stakeholders and contributors to deliver large complex projects on time and under budget.

Develops conceptual project estimates and refines project estimates as the project concept is further developed.

Works with internal customers to establish project requirements, schedule, and budget.

Pro-actively builds and maintains relationships with business leaders and independently interacts with outside facility partners and real estate providers.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience preferred.

8-12 years of experience in construction project management, project estimating, and real estate development preferred.

Clean room or controlled environment experience strongly preferred.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Power Point, with some AutoCAD experience preferred.

Strong technical knowledge of all building systems, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and fire suppression preferred.

Thorough knowledge of construction contracts including standard contract clauses and AIA forms.

Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while reprioritizing as needs change.

Articulate presentation skills with excellent verbal and written communication at all levels.

Self-motivated and able to work independently and in team environments.

Demonstrate sound project management skills by promoting disciplined approach to stakeholders.

Ability to influence others and drive change management across the organization.

Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a cross functional team to solve complex issues with innovative solutions.

Ability and desire to travel approximately 50% to facilities and jobsites.

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects.

Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals.

Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models.

Works on or may lead complex projects of large scope.

Projects may have significant and long-term impact.

Provides solutions which may set precedent.

Independently determines method for completion of new projects.

Receives guidance on overall project objectives.

Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues.

Anticipated salary range

$87,700-137,830

Bonus eligible : Yes

Benefits

Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close

12 / 15 / 2025 if interested in the opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidates geographical location, relevant education, experience, and skills, and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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