Associate Director- Construction Management- Progressive Design Build projects (Anticipated Opening)

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 a highly experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to serve as the primary client-facing representative for a large, complex healthcare capital program in Southern California.

This individual will lead project management efforts from early planning and programming through design and construction. The SPM will serve as the prime point of contact for the owner and will direct an integrated project management team supporting a major institutional development.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in healthcare facilities, complex regulatory environments, and alternative delivery methods such as Progressive Design-Build.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership & Primary Contact

• Serve as the lead representative and primary point of contact to the client
• Direct and manage the consultant project management team
• Integrate seamlessly with owner staff and stakeholders
• Provide strategic advisory support on delivery, risk, and procurement

Planning & Programming

• Support development of project scope, budget validation, and delivery strategy
• Assist in preparation of alternative delivery procurement documents
• Develop high-level cost modeling and schedule frameworks

Design Oversight

• Oversee design development to ensure compliance with regulatory, code, and owner requirements
• Review consultant deliverables for quality, constructability, and completeness
• Facilitate value engineering and risk mitigation strategies

Construction Oversight

• Provide executive-level oversight of cost controls, change management, and forecasting
• Monitor project schedule performance and risk mitigation
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality assurance protocols
• Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, and regulatory agencies

Closeout & Turnover

• Oversee substantial completion, documentation turnover, and warranty administration
• Ensure financial reconciliation and project reporting requirements are satisfied

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with large public institutions or higher education clients
• Progressive Design Build experience
• Familiarity with “best value” selection processes
• Experience implementing Lean construction management principles
• Experience in highly regulated healthcare construction environments

Key Competencies

• Executive presence and strong client communication skills
• Strategic thinking and risk management capability
• Strong contract and procurement knowledge
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in complex institutional environments
• Ability to scale staffing resources as project needs evolve

Qualifications

Required Credentials

Candidate must meet one of the following:

• Licensed Architect (California preferred)
• Registered Professional Engineer (California preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management and Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Minimum Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in project and construction management
• Demonstrated leadership of large capital projects exceeding $100M construction value
• Direct experience delivering licensed healthcare facilities (ambulatory, medical office, or acute care environments preferred)
• Experience with Progressive Design-Build and traditional Design-Build delivery methods
• Experience managing fast-track, multi-phase construction programs
• Proven ability to manage complex project budgets, schedules, scope, and procurement s