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 is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to provide full project management services and on-site construction oversight for projects ranging in value from $10M to $100M and to support the client representative in delivering successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the client Project Manager (PM) as required – including oversight of the overall construction effort.
• Contract and budget ownership for direct contracts as assigned.
• Creating and coordinating the construction management related PEP detailed plans, and coordinating completion of GC PEP activities.
• Proactively managing the risks relating to construction project execution and HES, working with the client PM  – coordinating GC actions on risk as necessary.
• Support the design process, review drawings against project requirements, assess constructability and provide other construction input during early project phases as needed.
• Assist client PM as required in reviewing and reporting on the overall construction effort and progress. 
• Creating and coordinating, with the Construction Field Representative, the monthly, daily and event reporting for the construction team.
• Coordinating and supporting the RFI and submittal process, in concert with the cost controller for alignment with cost budgets.
• Creating, coordinating and issuing effective meeting minutes and other documentation for site progress meetings, Owner/Architect/Contractor meetings and other meetings as required.
• Assisting the client PM in overall coordination of the construction effort in support of the effective safety, Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC), and labor relations programs which meet IIF and OE objectives.
• Help to establish the success criteria of the project, including time, cost, technical, and quality performance parameters (key focus is on the tactical, technical and process delivery of the project).
• Identify and support that the appropriate line manager is aware of quality, safety, health and environment issues.
• In concert with client, support development of contractor and overall purchasing strategy, responsible for execution of defined strategy.
• Act as project schedule owner (or in support of project scheduler, if relevant), and maintain schedule at the level required to track critical actions and milestones.
• Conduct kick off and regular meetings with key project stakeholders (architects, engineers, suppliers, contractors), to track and report on progress.
• Work with the other project function teams to review as-built documents and other closeout items

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
• Ability to effectively present information.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Ability to calculate complex figures.
• Ability to forecast and prepare budgets.
• Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports.
• Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations.
• Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment.
• Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
• Knowledge in MS Project, leases, contracts, and construction practices.
• Knowledge of the entitlement/permitting process and construction delivery methods and agreements.
• Familiarity with construction best practices, general build