Construction Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania
Construction Manager jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently in demand, with active hiring in commercial development, infrastructure, and institutional construction from entry-level project coordinators through senior program managers. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown anchor the largest concentrations of openings, where established firms like Turner Construction, Skanska, and The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company maintain steady operations. The most sought-after specialties in Pennsylvania include healthcare facility construction, transportation infrastructure, and large-scale mixed-use development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We are seeking a Lead Procurement Manager to join our team in Philadelphia, PA.
Our Pharmaceutical team is growing! The Lead Procurement Manager provides owner-side procurement oversight across all packages, including EPC procurement review, vendor qualification, long lead item management, and procurement schedule governance, ensuring alignment with schedule requirements, GMP compliance, and the Client's contracting standards. This is a lead role at an exciting mega campus site for a pharmaceutical client in the Allentown, PA area with the opportunity to direct a career-making program on a greenfield campus. We are offering a full-time position with AtkinsRéalis that comes with the opportunity to prove your true potential, provide expert services on world class projects, collaborate, and grow with professional services experts, and receive an attractive compensation package with robust benefits.
Your role
- Work closely with the Firm(s) during the subcontractor & equipment bidding process to clarify bid requirements, address queries, and ensure transparency.
- Participate in joint bid evaluations and discussions to confirm the accuracy and completeness of submitted bids.
- Ensure all solutions meet technical requirements, and commercial tenders are in accordance with best ethical practices.
- Perform supplier and subcontractor vetting in accordance with company policy and procedures.
- Review and validate scopes of work included in bid packages, ensuring they accurately reflect project needs and specifications.
- Identify long-lead and critical items and help establish procurement timelines.
- Draft, review, and manage procurement contracts and purchase orders.
- Monitor supplier performance to ensure contract compliance and quality standards.
- Oversee all commercial and contractual obligations for the EPCM throughout the procurement process of Capital Equipment and other scopes of work as directed by the client, including compliance, performance, and alignment with project scope.
- Manage the full lifecycle of contracts and project subcontracts, including formation, negotiation, administration, and closeout.
- Verify vendor performance, mitigate commercial risk, and manage claims, changes, and compliance.
- Oversee the procurement and contractual administration of major equipment packages, confirming technical, commercial, and delivery requirements are met.
- Coordinate engineering, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), suppliers, and construction to resolve issues and maintain schedules.
- Role is a full-time hybrid role requiring onsite presence on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with Monday and Friday remote.
About you
- Bachelor's degree with five years of business experience in construction contract and procurement administration (Finance, IT, vendor management) or an Associate Degree.
- Without a degree, 15+ years of business experience in construction contract and procurement administration (Finance, IT, vendor management).
- 10+ years of experience in construction contract and procurement administration (Finance, IT, vendor management).
- Significant experience and strong problem-solving skills in project & program management.
- Pharmaceutical industry experience desired; also, will consider experience in other heavy process industries such as semiconductor/high tech, chemical, EV battery, oil and gas, manufacturing, or other large scale construction programs.
- Good understanding and experience with industry best practices for project management capital delivery processes and scheduling. These attributes include an overall basic understanding of contracts and contracting, procurement, project forecasting and development and budget management, change order management, risk management within the Pharma/Bio Tech industries.
- Proficiency in Microsoft software products, including computer literacy (MS Office, Power BI, etc.).
- Analytical approach to address process flow issues and tasks.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize a variety of tasks within a timeframe.
- Excellent communications skills and comfort with executive level client interface.
- Demonstrate strong leadership and managerial skills to effectively guide and support team members.
Rewards & benefits
At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Expected compensation range is between $140,000 - $160,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.
Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies.
Overview
We are seeking a Lead Procurement Manager to join our team in Philadelphia, PA.
Our Pharmaceutical team is growing! The Lead Procurement Manager provides owner-side procurement oversight across all packages, including EPC procurement review, vendor qualification, long lead item management, and procurement schedule governance, ensuring alignment with schedule requirements, GMP compliance, and the Client's contracting standards. This is a lead role at an exciting mega campus site for a pharmaceutical client in the Allentown, PA area with the opportunity to direct a career-making program on a greenfield campus. We are offering a full-time position with AtkinsRéalis that comes with the opportunity to prove your true potential, provide expert services on world class projects, collaborate, and grow with professional services experts, and receive an attractive compensation package with robust benefits.
Your role
- Work closely with the Firm(s) during the subcontractor & equipment bidding process to clarify bid requirements, address queries, and ensure transparency.
- Participate in joint bid evaluations and discussions to confirm the accuracy and completeness of submitted bids.
- Ensure all solutions meet technical requirements, and commercial tenders are in accordance with best ethical practices.
- Perform supplier and subcontractor vetting in accordance with company policy and procedures.
- Review and validate scopes of work included in bid packages, ensuring they accurately reflect project needs and specifications.
- Identify long-lead and critical items and help establish procurement timelines.
- Draft, review, and manage procurement contracts and purchase orders.
- Monitor supplier performance to ensure contract compliance and quality standards.
- Oversee all commercial and contractual obligations for the EPCM throughout the procurement process of Capital Equipment and other scopes of work as directed by the client, including compliance, performance, and alignment with project scope.
- Manage the full lifecycle of contracts and project subcontracts, including formation, negotiation, administration, and closeout.
- Verify vendor performance, mitigate commercial risk, and manage claims, changes, and compliance.
- Oversee the procurement and contractual administration of major equipment packages, confirming technical, commercial, and delivery requirements are met.
- Coordinate engineering, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), suppliers, and construction to resolve issues and maintain schedules.
- Role is a full-time hybrid role requiring onsite presence on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with Monday and Friday remote.
About you
- Bachelor's degree with five years of business experience in construction contract and procurement administration (Finance, IT, vendor management) or an Associate Degree.
- Without a degree, 15+ years of business experience in construction contract and procurement administration (Finance, IT, vendor management).
- 10+ years of experience in construction contract and procurement administration (Finance, IT, vendor management).
- Significant experience and strong problem-solving skills in project & program management.
- Pharmaceutical industry experience desired; also, will consider experience in other heavy process industries such as semiconductor/high tech, chemical, EV battery, oil and gas, manufacturing, or other large scale construction programs.
- Good understanding and experience with industry best practices for project management capital delivery processes and scheduling. These attributes include an overall basic understanding of contracts and contracting, procurement, project forecasting and development and budget management, change order management, risk management within the Pharma/Bio Tech industries.
- Proficiency in Microsoft software products, including computer literacy (MS Office, Power BI, etc.).
- Analytical approach to address process flow issues and tasks.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize a variety of tasks within a timeframe.
- Excellent communications skills and comfort with executive level client interface.
- Demonstrate strong leadership and managerial skills to effectively guide and support team members.
Rewards & benefits
At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Expected compensation range is between $140,000 - $160,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.
Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies.
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Construction Manager Job Market in Pennsylvania
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Technology & Software
- Insurance
- Food & Beverage
What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction manager jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field required
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification expected for site-level and supervisory roles
- Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or Microsoft Project
- Five or more years of experience managing commercial, institutional, or infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors, schedules, budgets, and owner relationships simultaneously
- PMP or CCM credential preferred for senior and program-level construction manager positions
Construction Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction manager in Pennsylvania?
Most construction manager roles in Pennsylvania require a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture, followed by field experience on progressively larger projects. Pennsylvania does not require a state-issued contractor's license for construction managers employed by a firm, but many employers expect an OSHA 30-Hour certification and project management credentials such as the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or PMP. Starting in an assistant PM or field engineer role at a Philadelphia or Pittsburgh general contractor is the most direct path.
Which companies hire construction managers in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring construction managers in Pennsylvania right now include Power Home Remodeling, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and ARCHKEY SOLUTIONS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Pennsylvania's strong healthcare and university construction pipeline means anchor institutions like Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Temple University also generate consistent openings through their capital project teams.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most construction manager jobs?
Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown have the most construction manager openings in Pennsylvania right now. Philadelphia leads because of its dense commercial development, hospital system expansions, and ongoing infrastructure investment, while Pittsburgh's corporate campus and industrial revitalization projects sustain strong demand, and Allentown benefits from continued logistics and mixed-use development in the Lehigh Valley corridor.
Are there remote construction manager jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're rare. About 32% of construction manager openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the fundamentally site-dependent nature of the role. The portions most amenable to remote work are pre-construction planning, estimating, and owner's representative functions that do not require daily physical presence on a job site.
How can I get hired as a construction manager in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a project engineer, field engineer, or assistant superintendent with a Philadelphia or Pittsburgh general contractor that runs structured new-graduate programs, such as those offered by Turner Construction and Skanska's local offices. A bachelor's degree in construction management from a Pennsylvania program like Drexel, Penn State, or Temple carries weight, and earning an OSHA 30-Hour certification before applying gives candidates a concrete edge over other entry-level applicants.
Where can I find and apply to construction manager jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to construction manager jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Find roles that fit your experience level and location, then apply directly to the employer.
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