Project Manager - Life Sciences Construction (Anticipated Opening)

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 133 offices in 49 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 leaders in professional construction management services to the Life Sciences sectors globally. We work with industry leaders to deliver world class Construction projects for our prominent clients. 

Due to continued successes and expansion of our business we are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our San Francisco team, and support large-scale real estate projects for key life sciences clients.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive self-starter, capable of taking initiative and driving activities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, and supply chain to deliver compliant projects. 
• Can analyze, track, and effectively manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slip. 
• Verify that effective project governance, processes and systems are utilized. 
• Ensure application of best practice on all projects. 
• Production of formal project status reports and other reports as required. 
• Monitor the progress of multiple construction projects simultaneously to ensure that the approved design standards are being applied correctly. 
• Manage the interface between all suppliers through monthly trackers and weekly reviews. 
• Manage the flow of project information between the project team through regular meetings and written communications. 
• Forecast and update key project milestones. 
• Manage and monitor local design teams in accordance with commission criteria. 
• Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors and regional stakeholders. 
• Rapid response to RFIs from the field. 
• Provide expertise for cost control, value engineering, and constructability guidance where required. 
• Independent review of status reports, drawing submittals, timelines and costs from architects, contractors and suppliers. 
• Client management – assist in developing excellent working relationships with Clients, with a view towards maximizing new opportunities. 
• Strategic Thinking - provide advice to project teams on approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve both clients’ objectives and business objectives. 
• Knowledge management – ensure that key information and learnings generated from each project is captured. 
• Process improvement – Identify ways to improve internal systems and processes.
• Identify business development opportunities with both existing and new clients, including potential cross-selling opportunities.
• 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 a related field, and PMP certification.
• Membership in relevant professional organizations.
• 3-5 years of construction project management experience. 
• Experience as a Construction Project Manager with a track record of delivery in the Life Sciences sector, ideally Capital Project Management Experience in manufacturing facilities (Lab projects).
• Ability and willingness to work in our San Francisco office and onsite as needed.
• Experienced managing demanding stakeholders and work stream managers.
• Effective presentation skills 
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore, and construction project management tools 
• Strong and professional communication skills, with great organization skills, ability to multi-task.
• Must have a “team attitude”, be self-motivated and be willing to support other groups and projects when required.
• Experience with business development, including developing business