Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer

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 seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager/Project Engineer  for onsite management or our clients large scale healthcare program. 

Responsibilities:

• Will support the Project Manager with oversite of the management and administration of project through all project phases from design, pre- construction to construction and close-out. 
• Will support the Project Manager with project support staff for final decisions on overall project cost controls, schedule management and quality inspection assurance efforts.  
• Responsible for anticipating and resolving potential problems that may jeopardize project success. Assures that projects adhere to approved scope, are completed within budget, on schedule and at the prescribed level of quality.  
• Assures compliance with sustainability and construction technology. 
•  Will support Project Manager in developing relationships with key project stakeholders;  
• other technical and administrative units, jurisdictional approval agencies, and influential client team members to support project management activities and facilitate timely resolution of project challenges. 
• Will support the Project Manager in preparing the documents required by Procurement for soliciting design, construction, and capital equipment services. 
• Maintains project records and produces various reports.  
• Maintains critical project information in an automated project management system (Kahua) on a continuous basis. 

Qualifications

*Travel Required 

• Must be able to travel to project location during all project phases. 
• Must have thorough knowledge of construction management practices and work within a project team environment with minimum supervision. 
• Ability to coordinate work with customer departments, 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 value-engineering efforts. 
• Ability to review construction drawings and specifications for constructability.  Knowledge of national, state, and local codes and regulations applicable to the design and construction of facilities. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the use of a computer for email, reports, automated project management systems and MS Office Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). 

Education / Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management.  
• Prefer two (2) years of experience, one (1) year of which includes project management support experience in a position which demonstrates leadership and independent decision making. 

Additional Information

*On site requirements might change based on clients needs.

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. 

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.  

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ 

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