Senior Project Manager – K-12 Construction

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 are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager responsible for managing large-scale construction projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the construction of K-12 or Higher Education Projects, be a self-starter, and be able to take initiative and drive activities with limited oversight.

*This position requires on site presence

Responsibilities:

• Manages all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual real estate projects, including planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
• Demonstrates capability to read, understand, and apply standards to complex documents affecting real estate projects, including but not limited to agreements/contracts, leases, work letters, project charters, surveys, and drawings.
• Interfaces directly with clients to define project requirements. Prepares scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimate & budget, cash flow, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
• Identifies project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through individual project qualification process; conducts standard to complex requests for proposals; completes bid analysis; leads evaluation interviews; recommends resources to clients.
• Leads project delivery resources/team (typically larger, more experienced team), providing project guidance and direction to achieve project goals.
• 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, and 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 on scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk.
• Demonstrates ability to identify complex project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
• Demonstrates a knowledge of projects & project management within the context of business results (business case, larger economic implications, business risk, etc.).

Qualifications

• Good understanding of design and construction contracts.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive issues.
• Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches, and articles.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management, and/or public groups.
• Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Ability to calculate complex figures.
• Ability to forecast and prepare budgets.
• Conducts financial/business analysis, including the preparation of reports.
• 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 solutions.
• Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the comp