Program, Project, and
Construction Management
35 North is a full-service program and project management firm with wide-ranging project experience and focus on the life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, and agricultural technology industries. Whether for public or private clients, new construction or renovation, projects large or small, we have a record of delivering results in construction project management. As your devoted and proactive advocates, we get involved early, and we stay until the job is done.
We have proven experience as a program management consulting firm, managing complex, technical, multi-faceted programs for our clients. Our efforts are focused, and we have a deep understanding of the unique challenges our clients face. Comprehensive program management takes place at every stage, providing input regarding build cost estimates, project scheduling, building constructability, value engineering, and general construction and business management insight. Our project managers and team members become a seamless extension of our client’s team.
FEATURED INSIGHT:

Our core competencies

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
As a full-service program management consulting firm, we have the knowledge and capability to develop complex programs for our clients; from early production / research project scope development through comprehensive analysis for facility location selection, rationalization of operations, and/or development of comprehensive supply chain programs and business justifications.
PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT
For some of our clients, we provide comprehensive project portfolio management; from simple business and research projects to complex, multiyear, prioritized capital project portfolios.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
As a project management consulting company, we can execute projects of all kinds; from discrete operations improvements, research and development programs, to large capital construction projects.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Our roots are in construction and construction project management. We have a North Carolina unlimited general contractor license, and our construction project management service offerings can save you time and money. For many of our customers, we provide our expertise as owner’s representatives on large construction projects. We can manage General Contractors on behalf of our clients, assuring comprehensive Safety, Scope, Budget, Schedule, and Quality management for the duration of the project.
Services include
PROGRAM-LEVEL
- Master Planning for Construction Projects and Programs
- Project Costing, Budgeting, and Delivery Reviews
- Master Scheduling and Organizational Coordination
- Organizational Evaluations
- Long-term Strategic Planning
- Risk Assessments and Avoidance Advisement
- Facility Assessments
- Site Selection Input
PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE
- Pre-Construction Project Management
- Design Review and Coordination
- BIM / 3D Coordination
- Building Program and Construction Budget
- Value Engineering
- Contract Reviews
- Master and Preliminary Project Scheduling
- Constructibility Reviews
- Incentives and Permitting Assistance
- Construction Market Survey

BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION PHASES
- Construction Bidding Facilitation
- Contract Administration and Representation
- Construction Cost Control and Budget Management
- Document and Information Controls
- Resource and Construction Schedule Management
- Change Order Management
- Construction Oversight
- Contractor Payments Oversight
- Quality Control
- Issue Resolution and Mitigation
- Commissioning and Start-ups
We are headquartered in Durham, North Carolina
Traditionally, we have provided program and project management services, as well as construction management services to life sciences, biotechnology, agriculture technology, and pharmaceutical companies located near Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
While we have an extensive portfolio of construction projects executed locally, close to our headquarters near Research Triangle Park, we also provide cost control, cost management, and build cost estimating services to an extensive list of established clients nationwide.
US LOCATIONS

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK

NORTH CAROLINA PROJECT LOCATIONS INCLUDE
Clayton, NC
- Grifols
- Novo Nordisk
Greensboro, NC
- Syngenta
Lenoir, NC
- Stallergenes Greer
Morrisville, NC
- Invitae
- Catalent
Rocky Mount, NC
- Pfizer
Research Triangle Park, NC
- Eli Lilly
- Alexandria Real Estate Equities
- Biogen
- GRAIL
- Research Triangle Foundation
- Syngenta
Durham, NC
- Argos Therapeutics
- Humacyte
- Merck
- The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
- Pearl Therapeutics
- RTI International
Let us put our expertise to work for you
We’re excited to partner with you! Our business consulting services and expertise in construction and project management are second to none. Our success is driven by the decisions we make, the policies we implement, and how our employees are trained.
What our clients are saying
“They’re exceptional in that their approach to their work is very comprehensive. They understand the nuances of complex organizations and projects.”
- PATRICK O’KEEFE
Principal
“They came highly recommended. I would definitely recommend them to others. They are my eyes and ears on the ground. 35 North fixes things before they become big, expensive and time-consuming problems.”
- MIKE MYERS
Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Director
“We have witnessed first-hand their knowledge, experience, integrity, and commitment to customer satisfaction.”
- NATHAN BLAZEI
Senior Manager, Process Operations