Assistant Project Manager - K-12 Construction Projects at Turner Townsend

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Construction Management, Budget Management, Schedule Management, Risk Management, Design Standards, Code Compliance, Sustainability Requirements, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Architectural Drawings, Data Processing, MS Excel, MS Project, Construction Practices

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities. Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision. Job Description Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking an Assistant Project Manager responsible for medium to large sized projects for our office's Chicago-area public school and government clients. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Initiating, coordinating, managing, and accomplishing the design for all assigned projects. Ensures compliance with Design Standards, Code Compliance, Sustainability Requirements and provides Construction Phasing and Implementation. Manages all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for projects. Demonstrates capability to read, understand and apply standard to complex documents affecting design projects, including but not limited to agreements/contracts, leases, work letters, project charters, surveys and drawings. Develops Design Task Orders based on approved scope. Gathers design team proposals, reviews for compliance with Task Order, reviews cost proposals and man-hour projections, schedule milestones, insurance requirements and other legal requirements. Manage Submittal and Review Process: Typical process includes Program Validation, Basis of Design, Design Documents includes 35% / Schematic Design, 65% / Design Development, 95% Construction Documents (Drawings and Specifications) and the 100% Issue for Bid Sets. Implements communication plan for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client and project resources informed. Facilitates project meetings. Implement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements. Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and coordinated. Tracks progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved timelines. Reports status and variances. Creates action plans to meet objectives, budget and schedule. Implements change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure client approvals, and issue change orders. Assesses change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk. Demonstrates a knowledge of projects & project management within the context of business results (business case, larger economic implications, business risk, etc). Other duties as assigned. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or similar field, or equivalent experience. A minimum of 2 years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Engineer, or similar, in assisting or supervising construction projects of increasing complexity required. Facility construction experience is a preferred. Some experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) Detail-oriented and thorough with strong work ethic. Skilled in data processing and analytics. Experience with MS Excel and Projects preferred. Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations. Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic. Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the client. Ability to read and understand architectural drawings. Knowledge in MS Project, contracts, and construction practices. Additional Information The salary range for this full-time role is $65K-$85k per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications. *On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients' needs. *On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs* 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. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/ All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-DL1 Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn 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.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for initiating, coordinating, managing, and accomplishing the design for medium to large sized projects. This includes ensuring compliance with design standards and managing all facets of project management such as budget, schedule, procurement, quality, and risk.