Assistant Project Manager- Commercial Real Estate

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 Assistant Project Manager to join our team to support project management services. Our Assistant Project Manager will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to provide project support.

*On-site construction presence is required Monday to Friday. Requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

Responsibilities:  

• Assist the Project Manager in ensuring the project is managed to the right quality standards and completed efficiently and on time. 
• Manage individual tasks throughout the construction process including submittal and RFI process. 
• Assist with the preparation of proposals for new projects or variations to existing projects. 
• Assist with establishing effective project governance, processes and systems to be utilized throughout project. 
• Ensure that key information and data is effectively shared and appropriately retained. 
• Build & maintain strong relationships with the client and team members. 
• Interface with multiple stakeholders, including executive management, project team members, consultants and vendors. 
• Assist with the flow of project information between team members / stakeholders. 
• Attend relevant meetings, update and maintain current issues/actions logs. 
• Transcribe meeting minutes and action items and drive each item to closure. 
• Development of detailed project plans, attendance at status meetings and follow-up with team members on completion status, close-out of open items. 
• Contribute to monthly reporting on various aspects of the Client's program. 
• Preparation of various reports for multiple audiences, including formal project management reports, executive dashboards and other reporting requirements. 
• Daily tasks include submittal approval management, RFI processing, change order management, meeting coordination, punch-list management, administration of project observation reports, participation in commissioning, and transition of close-out documentation to operations. 
• Procurement: Assist with the procurement of suppliers / resources as required. 
• Monitor and assist the Project Manager with applying performance management techniques. 

• Monitor and report on project costs/spending, maintain project cost tracking & EVM systems. 
• Liaise with the client’s finance team and others to obtain information, review & report finance/cost data. 
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 

Qualifications

*On-site construction presence is required Monday to Friday. Requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or field related to construction. 
• A minimum 3 years of applicable commercial real estate construction experience
• Hotel construction project management experience is preferred.
• Prior consulting or Owner’s Rep experience is a plus.
• Proactive, organized and thorough with a strong work ethic 
• Work as an effective and collaborative team member in delivering the project 
• Exposure to project management software systems
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS Project, especially Excel, and Google tools
• Strong communication skills  

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $75K-$95K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package.  Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate’s experience and qualifications.

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