Project Lead Jobs in Winston-Salem, NC
Project Lead jobs in Winston-Salem are concentrated across healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services, with openings clustered in the Innovation Quarter, Downtown, and the Hanes Mall corridor. Employers hiring right now include Stantec, Atrium Health, and MSS Solutions. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Department:
11868 Non Enterprise Corporate - Design and Construction: Planning
Status:
Benefits Eligible:
Hours Per Week:
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
40 hour work week. Monday - Friday 8 hours per day. Hybrid onsite, office work with remote hours possible.
Pay Range:
$51.05 - $76.60Functions as the interface between the owner's personnel, consulting engineers, architects and construction contractors in the planning, design, construction and occupancy of high complexity facility renovation, addition or new construction projects. Performs a wide spectrum of functions to achieve the functional, quality, scope, schedule and budget goals of the project, including the leadership of the project team.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
B.A. or B.S. degree in Health Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline with 6 years of experience in healthcare or academic design and construction required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:
The Center for Health Design Evidence-Based Accreditation and Certification, and/or The American Society of Healthcare Engineers Certified Healthcare Constructor preferred
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Leads project teams; teaches, mentors and coaches all level project managers
- Develops, organizes, leads, supports teams, internally and externally
- Develops, monitors and achieves the scope, budget and schedule of single or multiple projects and/or project portfolios of high complexity
- Builds organizational capabilities; conducts strategic planning.
- Incorporates strategic master facility plan information into project development
- Regularly interfaces with organization's executive leadership.
- Adapts and executes functional or departmental business plans and contributes to the development of functional or departmental strategies
- Participates in the design & construction process as the owner representative
- Develops and monitors benchmarking and performance indicators
- Produces, obtains and organizes project documentation
- Develops, sets, monitors and achieves goals
- Procures and manages external resources
- Applies current design, construction and project management methodologies and techniques
- Follows legal and contractual processes
- Leverages technology to support project delivery
- Develops, implements and manages design standards
- Reads, evaluates and interprets design documents
- Performs other duties as assigned
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Communicate clearly and effectively
- Recognize and adapt to a variety of situations using self-awareness, self-regulation, humility, motivation, empathy and social skills
- Effectively and thoroughly plan, organize and prioritize
- Proficient use project management technologies; MS Office, PDF editors, scheduling applications, internet and collaboration platforms
- Knowledge of authorities having jurisdiction and their requirements
- Familiar with typical design and construction contract instruments and legal considerations
- Understand process improvement fundamentals and their application
- Take initiative and works independently but also collaboratively
- Knowledge of the healthcare and research environment to support effective healthcare and research delivery
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment consists of four main work locations:
- Remote or home office
- On-site office
- Construction job-site trailer
- Construction job sites including outdoors, on active construction sites, and in renovation spaces.
Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for a major portion of the day.
Must be able to climb ladders, kneel, crouch and turn in awkward positions to observe work and conditions.
Must be able to climb stairs, walk on uneven or unstable platforms.
Must have corrected vision be able to sense vibrations and smells.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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Who's Hiring
- Stantec37

- Atrium Health37

- MSS Solutions37

- Advocate Aurora Health37

Project Lead Jobs in Winston-Salem: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a project lead job in Winston-Salem?
The strongest hiring activity for project leads in Winston-Salem comes from healthcare systems, advanced manufacturing operations, and financial services firms anchored in the Innovation Quarter and Downtown corridors. Candidates who stand out locally combine PMP or Agile credentials with direct experience in regulated environments, since many Winston-Salem employers operate under strict compliance requirements. Networking through local professional groups and targeting mid-size regional employers gives you a practical edge over purely online applications.
Which companies hire project leads in Winston-Salem?
Companies currently hiring project leads in Winston-Salem include Stantec, Atrium Health, and MSS Solutions, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Winston-Salem's employer mix tilts toward large healthcare institutions, established manufacturing companies, and regional financial firms, all of which maintain dedicated project management functions.
Are there remote project lead jobs in Winston-Salem?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the role, since project leads overseeing physical operations or on-site teams are typically required in person. About 50% of project lead openings tied to Winston-Salem are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with the most flexibility found in technology, software, and back-office administrative projects rather than manufacturing or facilities-focused positions.
How can I get a project lead job in Winston-Salem with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Winston-Salem is moving into a project coordinator or team lead role within healthcare, logistics, or manufacturing, sectors with consistent junior-level openings locally. Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools, Wake Forest Baptist Health, and regional manufacturers regularly hire coordinators who can grow into lead roles. Earning a CAPM certification and volunteering to run small internal initiatives strengthens your candidacy for that first step up.
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