Senior Design Project Manager

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 118 offices in 50 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 engaged to support our client with many complex projects, responsible for managing the design for large-scale construction projects and we are seeking the ideal Senior Design Project Manager to act as the day-to-day interface with the client. You have a chance to be a key player in our technological future, as part of a team of innovative professionals shaping our built environment. 

The Senior Design Project Manager will be responsible for managing the design process and the Architect/Engineer from master planning/basis of design stage through issuance of construction drawings.  

Ideally a Construction Project Manager experienced in Design/Architecture/Civil with a minimum of 8 years relatable experience working on large-scale, ground-up Commercial, Corporate Office, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and/or High-tech projects. 

Job Objectives: 

• Work with General Contractor (GC) and Architect/ Engineer (AE) to create and establish the Master Project Schedule. 
• Coordinate Design Team activities. 
• Ensure AE is effectively delivering to the City and/or other Authority approvals process, permitting, etc. 
• Coordinate Constructability review of project documents. 
• Drive design meetings and provide continual input to optimize design and minimize unnecessary work. 
• Assist in developing Design Delivery Schedule along with Construction Project Manager, and other consultants. 
• Develop comprehensive scope-of-work and contract document deliverables list for each related discipline. 
• Negotiate scope-of-work, deliverables and price with consulting firms. 
• Track and manage external design and cost issues. 
• Manage distribution and production of project workload within team. 
• Collaborate on new design issues and research projects with team. 
• Ensure drawings are accurate and precise. 
• Assist internal and external customers. 
• Meet with stakeholders to obtain design input and signoff. 

You will be the type of person who: 

• Is smart, a quick learner and confident in their cognitive ability. 
• Knows their subject matter and can apply it / work independently. 
• Is proactive and focused on continuous improvement, including providing well-thought out solutions. 
• Is professional, yet friendly. 
• Is able to manage difficult stakeholders. 
• Is confident both as a team member and a team leader. 
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and great communication skills – both in person and via technology! 
• Delivers quality work products and has pride in what they do. 

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years' relevant experience and the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role. 
• 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. 
• Be exceptional at discerning the path forward given a set of problems or problem statements. 
• Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment. 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration. 
• Experience in data center construction or other heavy industry is prefe