Regional Senior Project Manager - Retail Construction

Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations. 

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.   

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. 

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is currently seeking a driven, focused and qualified Regional Senior Project Manager to support the new build & remodel roll out of our client’s retail locations.  The position is primarily a field-based role that is dedicated to delivering multiple projects across the California with travel included. 

*This role is a traveling Project Manager role up to 70% travel across California building multiple retail projects at a time*

• Manage the implementation of the Client’s Visual Identity standards such as Brand Standards.
• Familiar with permitting process in various jurisdictions and able to advise client accordingly
• Manage client teams, including Architects, Engineers, General Contractors and supply chain to deliver brand - compliant projects.
• Can develop, analyze, track and effectively manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slip. (Efficient in Microsoft Project or P6)
• 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.
• Familiar with all facets of construction relating to site development, ground-up construction, coordination with owner-direct vendors and closeout.
• Experienced with monitoring project budgets for multiple vendors on multiple projects simultaneously.
• 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 client and 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, and schedules from architects, contractors and suppliers.
• Client management – assist in developing excellent working relationships with Clients, with a view towards maximizing new opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills - must be able to keep several projects in process at one time, communicating quickly, efficiently and effectively with a variety of stakeholders. 
• 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.
• Business Development - Identify and act upon cross-selling opportunities and assisting with developing new business opportunities with existing and perspective clients.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

Qualifications

• The candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related construction degree; or equivalent years of transferable field experience. 
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Strong professional communication skills.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft products (Excel, Word and Power Point) and Blue Beam.
• Ability to read and understand basic architectural, MEP, and structural building drawings.
• Understanding of construction costs related to industry standards.
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