Associate Director-Project Management Industrial and Manufacturing 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 looking for an Associate Director of Project Management to join our team. The Associate Director of Project Management will be a member of the management team and will primarily be responsible to support the Director of Project Management in driving growth and profitability of the business unit through leadership, new business development, client management and service delivery. 

Responsibilities:  

• Support the Director of Project Management in managing new and existing client relationships, driving new revenue through the generation of new work and contract renewals on existing accounts. 
• Lead bid teams and run proposal generation efforts in concert with the business generation and senior management teams. 
• Attend client interviews to present our service offerings. 
• Support the Director of PM with interviewing prospective candidates. 
• Provide weekly updates regarding the status of projects, initiatives, and staffing, and where appropriate, highlighting issues of concern, and/or conflict. 
• Provide effective line management for the staff members assigned to you including coaching and mentoring as necessary to assist them in achieving professional and career growth objectives. 
• Financial Management-Utilize industry standard spreadsheets and accounting tools to track the ongoing margin levels, monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports. 
• Ensure client invoices are accurate and issued on a timely basis. Following-up on accounts receivables 
• Identify and act upon cross-selling opportunities.  Work with Senior Management team to develop strategies which promote Turner & Townsend across the U.S. 
• Develop new business opportunities with existing and new Turner & Townsend clients and drive the client diversification agenda. 
• Prepare and deliver client presentations on topics of relevant experience and knowledge and/or partner with other team members to generate new business. 
• Attend relevant networking events and promotional opportunities. 
• Leadership of small project management team responsible for planning and executing infrastructure projects in and around corporate campus (e.g. additions and improvements to utilities, roadways, bike paths, intersections, transit, etc.) 
• Program management of neighbourhood portfolio of infrastructure projects including oversight of project managers from other companies delivering projects within the district. 
• Liaison with municipal authorities having jurisdiction over infrastructure projects 
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or field related to construction.  
• Graduate degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering is preferred.  
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience working in a cost management role in the construction industry.  
• Experience managing client accounts effectively and efficiently. 
• Experience managing teams of individual project managers and support staff. 
• Relevant consulting experience. 
• Strong knowledge of local construction market 
• Strong on-site technical knowledge with experience in leading and delivering manufacturing and industrial projects, preferably within the aviation sector 
• Strong understanding of all aspects of the construction project life cycle. 
• Ability to develop strong relationships with internal team members, clients and cross-functional team members. 
• Business development experience with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities. 
• Relevant technical and leadership experience overseeing major construction projects or programs. 
• Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills  

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