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Construction Project Lead

PNC
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Sept 2025

About the role

Position Overview

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Construction Project Lead within PNC's Realty Services organization, you will be based in Charlotte, NC.

This position is primarily based in a PNC location. Responsibilities require time in the office or in the field on a regular basis. Some responsibilities may be performed remotely, at manager’s discretion.

Position Overview:

A Construction Project Lead is a professional who leads and oversees a construction project, and works with Engineers and Architects, and other vendors to develop a plan, create a project time frame, distribute resources, and ensure timely completion and within budget.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Responsible for setting and managing expectations, developing a detailed project plan, assist in defining the scope of the project, understanding project risks, manage and mitigate these risks and assigning team members/departments to specific tasks.
- Establish clear lines of communication and ensuring all team members are working towards achieving the project goals and objectives.
- An experienced owner's representative recognizes when project costs are too high or low and will look for opportunities where the schedule and budget can be brought back into line.

Travel will be required to meet business needs.

PNC will not provide sponsorship for employment visas or participate in STEM OPT for this position.

Job Description

  • Manages the time, money and people for multiple construction projects to ensure that company needs are met. Supervises project plans and contractor performance.
  • Leads multiple construction projects and cooperates with in-house service partners. Reviews and evaluates construction workflow processes and makes appropriate adjustments to meet quality standards and clients' requirements.
  • Develops project plans in conjunction with the architect, consultants and other in-house groups. Sets project schedules and allocates resources that are in line with project goals. Determines and orders materials for project.
  • Maintains cost control for the project and monitors project-related commitments so that approved spending limits are not exceeded. If cost change is warranted, completes request for additional funding prior to making the change.
  • Manages contractors, supply vendors and consultants based on established contract terms in order to keep the project on time and on budget.

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:

  • Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
  • Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Qualifications

Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role. Listed below are skills, competencies, work experience, education, and required certifications/licensures needed to be successful in this position.

Preferred Skills

Budgeting, Building Design, Building Inspections, Equipment Inspection, Process Improvements, Project Planning, Project Scheduling, Waterfall Model

Competencies

Construction Management, Construction Quality Assu

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