Senior Project Manager- Commercial 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 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

Who are you?

You are a Senior Project Manager with a minimum of 8 years post-graduate experience working on large-scale commercial construction projects. Design and ground up experience is required. 

*Please note, on-site presence is required 3-5 days of the week. Requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

Responsibilities:

Pre-construction/ Design/ Planning:

• Work with GC and AE to create and establish the Master Project Schedule, based on the Critical Path and key milestones.
• Create and establish the Master Project Budget, including soft costs and hard costs.
• Support contract negotiation, typically in concert with the Client’s PM and legal counsel, including establishment of all GC “business terms” including mark-ups, fees, insurance, labor rates, escalation, etc.
• Coordinate Design Team activities.
• Ensure AE is completing the complete list of City and/or other Authority approvals process, permitting, etc.
• Coordinate Constructability review of the project documents.
• Provide / Gather cost estimates working with subs and other vendors for scope gaps/changes.
• Coordinate Value Engineering effort.

Construction:

• Manage GC and other directly contracted vendors by working with the onsite Construction Management team.
• Manage Cost / Change Control, including change order review, negotiation, and recommendations, delay analysis.
• Ensure Budget Management and Tracking.
• Schedule monitoring, tracking and analysis.
• Ensure document control (track and coordinate addenda, bulletins, new drawing sets, clarifications, etc.) process is in place.
• Ensure QA/QC is being followed and report any issues/gaps.
• Ensure tracking of all key project documents, including submittals, RFI’s, change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases, etc. is being enforced.
• Coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors working with supply chain and consultants.

Close out:

• Initiate close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance with the client doc control team, setting timelines and responsibilities.
• Establish close out documentation requirements. Ensure receipt of all close-out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builts, and manuals, etc.
• Ensure punch list, substantial completion, and final completion process through onsite Construction management team.
• Negotiate, resolve and close out any outstanding change orders, quality issues or disputes.
• Process and track any final invoices, payment applications, retention payments, etc.
• Prepare and submit final project accounting and budget.
• Assist client in scheduling, coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors, consultants.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Formal Project Management methods.
• Cross functional team participation in a high-tech, dynamic environment.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality programs.
• Ability to present to senior management to gain approvals.
• Passionate about solving complex challenges within aggressive timelines.
• Demonstrates a high level of self-organization, coordination, and planning.
• Good organization skills, ability to multi-task, be a team player and integrate easily with others.
• Must have strong and professional English oral and written communication skills.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum of 8-15 years relevant construction experience working in project/constr