Principal Project Management Consultant (On-site in Indianapolis) Open to Relo

CBRE
Chicago, IL

Principal Project Management Consultant (On-site in Indianapolis) Open to Relo

Job ID

251888

Posted

12-Jan-2026

Service line

PJM Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Construction, Engineering/Maintenance, Project Management

Location(s)

Champaign - Illinois - United States of America, Chicago - Illinois - United States of America, Cincinnati - Ohio - United States of America, Columbus - Ohio - United States of America, Fort Wayne - Indiana - United States of America, Indianapolis - Indiana - United States of America, Lebanon - Indiana - United States of America, Louisville - Kentucky - United States of America, Toledo - Ohio - United States of America

About the role

The purpose of this Principal Project Management position is to provide expert-level experience and judgement while delivering projects at a client site. The Project Management Team supports project delivery at a major pharmaceutical company. The primary responsibility of the Program Management Principal is to successfully and independently deliver a portfolio of capital projects and / or programs while operating in a client representative capacity.

This job requires an on-site presence in Indianapolis, Indiana. We are willing to provide relocation assistance for the right candidate.

What you'll do

Provide consultation to the client during the development and execution of the site capital plan.

Provide consultation and expert-level judgment to the client while implementing capital project delivery processes at client site.

Leverage in-depth knowledge of project execution in cGMP environments to successfully deliver capital projects and programs.

Interface with site senior-level leadership during the planning and execution of projects.

Work with cross-functional teams, including but not limited to, Engineering, Construction, Quality, Regulatory, Maintenance, Procurement, and HSE.

Leverage expert judgment while planning Verification activities on assigned projects. Verification activities may include a combination of Commissioning, Qualification, and/or Validation for facilities, equipment, and computerized systems.

Implement projects while following project management principles consistent with those contained within the Project Management Book Of Knowledge (PMBOK).

Leverage a detailed understanding of asset lifecycle management in cGMP environments to successfully deliver projects. This includes Assessing Impact, Defining Requirements, Design, Design Review, and Test and Release.

Provide expert level judgment during change management processes (i.e. change control implementation planning)

Partner with the Quality and Operations organizations during project and facility planning.

Provide reporting to client related to project metrics.

Consistently share knowledge with junior resources while acting as a mentor.

Act as key client contact for site.

Identify potential business opportunities at client site and work with the Project Director to propose additional services.

Promote and maintain an environment consistent with CBRE values, including Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence.

Consistently embrace and promote a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Ensure direct, indirect, and / or outsourced service providers and vendors provide consistent, high-quality services.

Support CBRE / Turner & Townsend initiatives by participating on steering committees as required.

Possess ability to create effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to clients and senior leadership.

Possess ability to solve advanced problems resulting from complex situations.

What you'll need

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.

  • >10 years of experience while working in cGMP environment(s) required.

  • Successful history of managing projects in cGMP environment(s) required.

  • In in-depth understanding of Validation planning and execution is required.

  • PMP (US and/or Canada) and LEED AP preferred

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Tuner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

Posted 2026-01-31

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