Construction Project Manager

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 are looking for a Project Manager to work on multi-disciplined real estate project solutions for Higher Education clients, with direct accountability for project delivery. 

The ideal candidate will have a background working on construction projects related to Higher Education or the Public Sector.

*This role requires on site presence with 1 day remote

*Requires travel to other NVAA campuses in the Northern VA area

Responsibilities

• Provides overall management and administration of pre‐design, design, and construction and commissioning services.
• Confirms that appropriate project authorization and funding is in place before activities begin; prepares cash flow projections and monitors financial performance.
• Assures that all necessary jurisdictional approvals (such as MDE, DNR, WSSC) are obtained and that all applicable codes and standards are met.
• Diligently pursues the timely completion of any punch list and project closeout activities.
• 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 capital project. 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 process of selecting 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (includes min. Education, Experience, Knowledge/Skills & Abilities)
 

Education:
 

• A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or related field.

Experience:
 

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience, which includes managing multiple renovation projects and/or new construction projects.
• Experience should also include managing A/E (design) consultant services and construction administration.
• Must have been in a previous position that demonstrates independent decision‐making.
  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs).
• 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