Project Manager - Federal Projects - job 1 of 2

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, religious, 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.

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Project Manager to support large-scale construction projects. The ideal project manager will be driven to provide our clients with excellent service.     

Responsibilities:  

• Manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, and supply chain to deliver compliant projects. 

• Can analyze, track, and effectively manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slip. 

• Verify that effective project governance, processes and systems are utilized 

• Ensure application of best practice on all projects 

• Production of formal project status reports and other reports as required 

• Monitor the progress of multiple construction projects simultaneously to ensure that the approved design standards are being applied correctly 

• Manage the interface between all suppliers through monthly trackers and weekly reviews 

• Manage the flow of project information between the project team through regular meetings and written communications 

• Forecast and update key project milestones 

• Manage and monitor local design teams in accordance with commission criteria 

• Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors and regional stakeholders 

• Rapid response to RFIs from the field 

• Provide expertise for cost control, value engineering, and constructability guidance where required 

• Independent review of status reports, drawing submittals, timelines and costs from architects, contractors and suppliers 

• Client management – assist in developing excellent working relationships with Clients, with a view towards maximizing new opportunities 

• Strategic Thinking - provide advice to project teams on approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve both clients’ objectives and business objectives 

• Knowledge management – ensure that key information and learnings generated from each project is captured 

• Process improvement – Identify ways to improve internal systems and processes 

• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

• • • chelor's degree (BA/BS/BEng/BArch) from College or University in a technical area of study (Project Management, Quality Management and/or Business Administration, etc.). Minimum four years of related experience and/or training.
       
  • Experience in the development and application of quality assurance and control.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.
  • Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions.
  • Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.
  • Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.  Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.  Knowledge in MS Project, leases, contracts, and construction practices.
  • PMP certification preferred
  • Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve results and deadlines for assigned project.  Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to department.

• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs* 

Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters  If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email [email protected].  If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 713-457-9400 or [email protected].  This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.

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