Project Manager- Retail 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 seeks an experienced Project Manager to support a retail roll out initiative for a client across Los Angeles and San Diego counties. The ideal project manager will be driven to provide our clients with excellent service.     

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 
• Regular site visits and management of general contractor progress 
• 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 
• 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. 
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience  
• Strong organizational and management skills – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with the broader team 
• Effective presentation skills 
• Retail  and ground up experience is a plus 
• On site experience preferred 
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore, and construction project management tools 
• Strong communication skills  

Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $120K-$135K 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.

Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law.   

 *On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our 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. 

Turne