Senior Construction Project Manager – Public Health and Agriculture Lab

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 an experienced Senior Construction Project Manager to provide overall project management and administration of pre‐design, design, construction and commissioning services for a Public Health and Agriculture Lab.

This position is onsite at project site in Ewing, New Jersey. 

Responsibilities:

• Prepares cash flow projections and monitors financial performance.
• Assures that all necessary jurisdictional approvals (such as NJDCA, NJDEP,) are obtained and that all applicable codes and standards are met.
• Provides overall project cost control, schedule management and quality assurance for projects from the design phase through project closeout.
• Anticipates potential problems that may jeopardize project success and identifies alternative solutions.
• Assures that projects adhere to approved scope, are completed within budget, on schedule and at the prescribed level of quality.
• Maintains project records and produces various reports.
• Maintains critical project information in an automated project management system on a continuous basis.
• Provides leadership to various individuals associated with each phase.
• Manages and/or coordinates activities of technical discipline team members, specialty consultants, construction inspectors, and project support staff.
• Partners with planners during scope development, cost estimates and project scheduling and may assist maintenance and operation staff with warranty compliance.
• Works closely with client representatives on a day‐to‐day basis.
• Administers the contracts of selected design professionals, consultants and contractors to design and construct capital projects.
• This includes preparing scopes of work, soliciting for services, evaluating credentials and interviewing potential contractors, evaluating references and past performance, and negotiating fees and services.
• Diligently pursues the timely completion of any punch list and project closeout activities.

Qualifications

• Possess thorough knowledge of design and construction management practices.
• Ability to independently manage and coordinate multiple design and construction projects.
• Ability to effectively communicate (in oral and written form) and to use a computer for email, correspondence, reports, spreadsheets and automated project management systems.
• Ability to create management reports.
• Ability to coordinate work with customer departments, campus administration, designers, other project managers, government agencies, and other service and support agencies.
• Ability to manage project finances, make and review estimates, negotiate contract.
• Change orders with A/E firms and contractors, and to develop and manage value-engineering efforts.
• Ability to perform contractor and A/E evaluations.
• Ability to review construction drawings and specifications for constructability.
• Knowledge of national, state and local codes and regulations applicable to the design and construction of facilities.
• Ability to function in a team oriented environment, taking on new tasks with enthusiasm and energy.

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or related field.
• The Senior Project Manager shall have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in construction project management and/or construction management.
• Managing renovation projects (over $25M ‐ $50M) and/or new construction projects.
• Experience should also include managing A/E (design) consultant services and construction administration.
• Must have been in a position that demonstrates independent decision‐making.

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clien