Construction Project Lead Jobs in Pennsylvania
Construction Project Lead jobs in Pennsylvania draw consistent demand across commercial construction, infrastructure, and institutional development, with openings at every level from site supervisor to senior lead overseeing multi-phase builds. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown are the largest hiring centers, anchored by firms like Turner Construction, L.F. Driscoll, and Barton Malow, all of which maintain active Pennsylvania operations. The most sought-after specialties are healthcare facility construction, transportation infrastructure, and mixed-use commercial development. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
About the Role
The Project Manager provides consulting services for our multi-use facility client account to help achieve the company's strategic business objectives.
This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion. Projects consist of both ground up and facility infrastructure construction projects.
Role may require up to 50% travel regionally predominantly in the Eastern Time Zone.
What You’ll Do
- Manage all areas of project management for singular real estate projects. This includes planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
- Work directly with clients to prepare all elements of the project. This includes the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
- Define the project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through the project qualification process. Conduct a standard request for proposals, complete bid evaluations, and recommend resources to clients.
- Implement project documentation governance that is aligned with company and client requirements.
- Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely, and coordinated.
- Direct the project delivery team by providing guidance and direction to achieve goals.
- Create action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule. Track the progress of each project and report status and variances.
- Demonstrate ability to identify project threats and develop risk mitigation and contingency plans. Implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
- Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
- Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
- Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence) values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
- Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.
Qualifications
What You’ll Need
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
- Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s) preferred.
- Ground up construction and MEP infrastructure experience is strongly desired.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience in Kahua or similar project management software and D365 or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform.
- Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mentality.
- Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
Additional Information
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include program, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
About the Role
The Project Manager provides consulting services for our multi-use facility client account to help achieve the company's strategic business objectives.
This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion. Projects consist of both ground up and facility infrastructure construction projects.
Role may require up to 50% travel regionally predominantly in the Eastern Time Zone.
What You’ll Do
- Manage all areas of project management for singular real estate projects. This includes planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
- Work directly with clients to prepare all elements of the project. This includes the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
- Define the project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through the project qualification process. Conduct a standard request for proposals, complete bid evaluations, and recommend resources to clients.
- Implement project documentation governance that is aligned with company and client requirements.
- Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely, and coordinated.
- Direct the project delivery team by providing guidance and direction to achieve goals.
- Create action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule. Track the progress of each project and report status and variances.
- Demonstrate ability to identify project threats and develop risk mitigation and contingency plans. Implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
- Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
- Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
- Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence) values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
- Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.
Qualifications
What You’ll Need
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
- Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s) preferred.
- Ground up construction and MEP infrastructure experience is strongly desired.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience in Kahua or similar project management software and D365 or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform.
- Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mentality.
- Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
Additional Information
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
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What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction project lead jobs across Pennsylvania.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification recognized by Pennsylvania contractors and public project owners
- Five or more years of field experience on commercial or institutional construction projects
- Proven ability to manage subcontractors, schedules, and project budgets simultaneously
- Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Primavera P6
- Strong familiarity with Pennsylvania building codes, permit processes, and inspection requirements
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a closely related field
Construction Project Lead Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction project lead in Pennsylvania?
Most construction project lead roles in Pennsylvania require a combination of field experience and formal education, typically a degree in construction management or civil engineering, though candidates who have worked up through superintendent or foreman roles are also competitive. Pennsylvania does not require a state-issued contractor license for project lead positions, but many employers expect an active OSHA certification and familiarity with Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry safety standards. A Project Management Professional credential strengthens applications for senior lead roles.
Which companies hire construction project leads in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring construction project leads in Pennsylvania right now include ARCO Companies, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and Home Genius Exteriors, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Pennsylvania's heavy investment in healthcare campus expansions, transit infrastructure, and urban mixed-use development keeps demand from large general contractors and specialty subcontractors active throughout the year.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most construction project lead jobs?
Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and King of Prussia have the most construction project lead openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia drives volume through large hospital systems, university campus projects, and ongoing transit work, while Pittsburgh's commercial real estate resurgence and Allentown's rapid industrial and warehouse development create steady demand for leads with commercial and infrastructure backgrounds.
Are there remote construction project lead jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're rare. Construction project lead work is fundamentally site-based, requiring physical presence for inspections, subcontractor coordination, and safety oversight. About 30% of construction project lead openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to cover pre-construction planning, estimating, or owner's representative functions rather than active field management.
How can I get hired as a construction project lead in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an apprenticeship with a Pennsylvania trade union such as the Philadelphia Building Trades or the Pittsburgh Regional Building Trades Council, which place candidates directly with general contractors who promote from within. Large Pennsylvania employers like L.F. Driscoll and Turner Construction also hire assistant project managers and field engineers as stepping stones to lead roles. Earning an OSHA certification and completing a construction management degree through a Pennsylvania State University or Temple University program significantly strengthens early-career applications.
Where can I find and apply to construction project lead jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to construction project lead jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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