Project Manager- Public Higher Education (Construction) at Turner Townsend

Boston, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Financial Management, Scheduling, Cost Control, Communication, Collaboration, Quality Control, Construction Practices, AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, Stakeholder Management, Design Management, Construction Management, Problem Solving, Time Management

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Job Description Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Project Manager with knowledge of Public Higher Education design, construction and operations; understanding of owner representation and requirements; knowledge of scheduling, cost control and project control techniques; must have excellent written, verbal, and analytic skills; understands the dynamic and enjoys working in collaborative team project environments. The purpose of this position is to monitor construction projects for clients, with direct accountability for project delivery. The ideal candidate will have significant experience working for public or government entities delivering capital improvement projects. Experience with Higher Education, or state, county and local municipality projects is preferred. This individual should be a self-starter, and able to take initiative and drive activities with limited oversight. The Project Manager coordinates all predesign, design, procurement, preconstruction, construction, and close-out activities throughout the duration of the project and is the main point of contact between Turner & Townsend Heery, the Client, the Architect, the Contractor, and other Consultants. This position establishes positive client relationships and is responsible for ensuring all aspects of services are delivered at the highest level to ensure the Client’s needs are addressed. The Project Manager is responsible for total management of the project, including the complete financial management of projects and the achievement of a profitable outcome. The successful applicant will have a proven track record as a Project Manager dealing with new, ground up construction, as well as additions and interior renovations. Responsibilities: Interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages. Financial management – Ensuring prompt client invoicing and utilizing financial systems in order to monitor and report a project’s financial status. Project planning, including producing the detailed project plan. Monitoring and applying performance management techniques. Managing the change control process. Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications. Preparing formal project budget progress and other reports. Maintaining project files in a manner so they may be shared with the project team. Quality Control – Ensuring compliance with quality standards. Working to construct proposals for new work or variations for existing projects. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations to various audiences, including project team and key stakeholders. Assuring key information and data is effectively shared and appropriately retained. Identifying opportunities to improve Project Management procedures, templates and products referring ideas to the appropriate line manager. Identifying and ensuring that the appropriate line manager is aware of quality, safety, health and environment issues. Establishing effective project governance, processes, and systems to be utilized throughout project. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Qualifications Ability to advise at a strategic level during the project conception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve the client’s overall objectives. Great time management skills. Ensure that the project is managed to the right quality standards, completed efficiently and on time. Ability to build strong working relationships with clients and cross-functional team members. Experienced working as an effective team member within the context of delivering a specific commission. Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge in MS Project, contracts, project management software, and construction practices. Education / Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. 5-7+ years of applicable architectural / construction management experience Experience with Public Higher Education projects highly preferred but not necessarily a requirement. MCPPO Certification is preferred but not a requirement for this role. Demonstrated design and construction project management experience working with Higher Education, federal, state, local government, and other not-for-profit entities on capital improvement projects with the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role. Registered architect, CCM, PMP or other Design or Construction certification is a plus. Membership in relevant professional organizations. Experienced managing demanding stakeholders and work stream managers. Experience in new ground up construction, additions, renovations, and capital maintenance projects. Familiarity with construction best practices, general building codes, and various building types and systems. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and plan documents, as well as developing contracts, request for proposals, or other project related documents. Possess the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously and identify priority activities. Strong Experience with AutoCAD or Revit. Ability to advise at a strategic level during the project conception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve the client’s overall objectives. Great time management skills. Ensure that the project is managed to the right quality standards, completed efficiently and on time. Ability to build strong working relationships with clients and cross-functional team members. Experienced working as an effective team member within the context of delivering a specific commission. Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge in MS Project, contracts, project management software, and construction practices. Additional Information *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-KO1 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. Department: Real estate

Responsibilities

The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating all phases of construction projects, ensuring effective communication between clients and consultants, and managing project financials. They also oversee quality control and compliance with standards throughout the project lifecycle.