Senior Project Manager - Workplace 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 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 118 offices in 50 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 are seeking an an experienced, collaborative, and highly motivated Senior Project Manager to join our team and oversee the construction management of a key technology client’s corporate and R&D facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Willingness and ability to work onsite whenever required. Frequent travel to run projects and lead local teams. 
• Project initiation including conceptual budgeting, scheduling and logistics planning.
• Provide budget analysis, value engineering, and obtain internal approvals for capital funding.
• Utilize client’s design guidelines and provide guidance to the design team for implementation.
• Meet with internal engineering groups, operations, and business units to resolve detailed project requirements.
• Engagement of design professionals to include architects, engineers, and specialty consultants.
• Management and support of design professionals from programming to completion.
• Review of lease terms and collaborate with Leasing Manager to obtain all necessary approvals from the Landlord.
• Engage and maintain positive working relationships with local government. jurisdictions/departments. Engagement of general contractors to include competitive bidding and negotiation.
• Review of all proposals, and change order requests from the consultants, general contractors, suppliers, and subcontracts.
• Prepare and present comparative analysis.
• Creation and maintenance of the project budget and high-level master schedule.
• Coordination, ordering and installation oversight of furniture, fixtures, and equipment for each project. Management of commissioning agents and development of sequence of operations.
• Management of the closeout process, lead warranty issues and turnover the project to Facilities team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction/project management experience with a demonstrated focus in delivering outstanding workplaces.
• Bachelor’s or advanced Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Construction Management preferred.
• Strong background in data center, commercial, industrial, or related construction industries to include mechanical, electrical, process piping, plumbing building systems, tenant improvement, site work and ground up construction.
• Deep expertise in the planning, scheduling, budgeting, resourcing, and executing of all technical services required to maintain and improve a large real estate portfolio. This includes mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, fire-alarm, lighting, furniture, etc.
• Proven ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to meet deadlines as required to meet project schedule.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with the upkeep and function of buildings, building systems, machinery, landscape, and quality improvement projects.
• Ability to balance the trade-offs between operational risk and investment, constantly seeking the highest quality and design at the best value.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and supervisory skills, including experience working with all levels of an organization and ability to lead customer service issues involving employees in a professional and positive manner.
• Capability to diagnose, handle and resolve maintenance issues quickly and efficiently, including experience prioritizing and assigning repairs.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with facility operation teams, utility companies, government agencies, architectural & design firms, and general contracting firms.
• Construction Consultancy experience is beneficial.

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