What Real Estate Development contributes to Cardinal Health

Facilities & Real Estate plans and directs facility maintenance and food services as well as real estate activities including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and property development.

Real Estate Development develops concepts and designs for company facilities and manages property development projects within cost, time and quality requirements and constraints. This job family liaises closely with contractors, architects, and consultants during each phase of the project.

Responsibilities

Works with Cardinal Health business units and business leaders to develop real estate projects that support their respective business functions.Understands the business function and conceiving a facility that accommodates this function including corporate office, warehouses, pharmaceutical/medical products manufacturing and laboratories.Establishes preliminary budgets and assists with securing internal capital approval after establishing a concept with support from internal and external design consultants.Executes on project design and delivery utilizing various project delivery methods including Design/Build, Design/Bid/Build, and Construction Manager upon capital approval.Coordinates all internal disciplines including Security, Information Technology, Quality & Regulatory, EH&S, Branding and Communications.Accountable for schedule and budget integrity along with complete customer satisfaction.Leads multifunctional teams of stakeholders and contributors to deliver large complex projects on time and under budget.Develops conceptual project estimates and refines project estimates as the project concept is further developed.Works with internal customers to establish project requirements, schedule and budget.Pro-actively builds and maintains relationships with business leaders and independently interacts with outside facility partners and real estate providers.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience preferred8-12 years of experience in construction project management, project estimating and real estate development preferredClean room or controlled environment experience strongly preferredStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Power Point, with some AutoCAD experience preferredStrong technical knowledge of all building systems, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical and fire suppression preferredThorough knowledge of construction contracts including standard contract clauses and AIA forms.Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while reprioritizing as needs change.  Articulate presentation skills with excellent verbal and written communication at all levelsSelf-motivated and able to work independently and in team environmentsDemonstrate sound project management skills by promoting disciplined approach to stakeholdersAbility to influence others and drive change management across the organizationAdvanced problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a cross functional team to solve complex issues with innovative solutionsAbility and desire to travel approximately 50% to facilities and jobsites

What is expected of you and others at this level

Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projectsParticipates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goalsRecommends new practices, processes, metrics, or modelsWorks on or may lead complex projects of large scopeProjects may have significant and long-term impactProvides solutions which may set precedentIndependently determines method for completion of new projectsReceives guidance on overall project objectivesActs as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $87,700-137,830

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 12/15/2025 *if interested in the opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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