Senior Project Manager – Public Sector

Company Description

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

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 113 offices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors worldwide.

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 Heery are seeking a Senior Project Manager with experience in the design and construction management of public sector projects.  

This individual should be a self-starter, and able to take initiative and drive activities with limited oversight. This position could eventually have direct reports and will be involved in future business development activities and line management as necessary. 

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 a project’s financial status. 
• Project planning, including producing a 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. 
• Quality Control – Ensuring compliance with quality standards. 
• Working to construct proposals for new work or variations for existing projects. 
• 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. 

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of Design and Construction Management experience and/or equivalent Owner’s Representative experience. 
• 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. 
• Business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities, are identified. 
• Key information and data are effectively shared and appropriately retained. 

Education / Experience: 

• College degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field. CCM, PMP or other Construction or Design Industry certification is preferred 
• 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 are a plus. 

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.

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