Construction Project Management Lead

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans and supporting presentations, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource requirements
• Oversee all phases of construction projects from design through closeout
• Ensure alignment with business objectives and operational requirements
• Lead coordination with APM Team, Shared Services and other relevant WPS functions
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls
• Monitor expenditures and implement cost-saving measures where appropriate
• Review and approve contracts, invoices, and change orders
• Recommend, cost and evaluate pipeline projects for capital plan cycles
• Serve as a primary point of contact and/or escalation for internal stakeholders for both moves and changes as well as builds executed independently and by the team
• Manage external consultants, contractors, and vendors
• Facilitate regular governance meetings, ongoing reporting and provide status updates to leadership
• Strive to accelerate processes. Define project deadlines for APM team and track alignment to target.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and track progress against milestones
• Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies
• Address issues and elevate as needed to maintain project momentum
• Manage bidding processes, vendor selection, and contract negotiations
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and contractual obligations

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Real Estate, or related field
• 5–10+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects
• Experience with corporate office, workplace, or large-scale real estate projects preferred
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, contracts, and project delivery methods
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Procore, or similar)
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and cost tracking