Project Manager

Project Manager

Job Description

• Manage client teams, including architects, engineers and supply chain to deliver compliant projects
• Can analyse, 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
• 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
• Business Development - Identify and act upon cross-selling opportunities and assisting with developing new business opportunities with existing and perspective clients
• Travel – travel as required, up to approximately 40%

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen
• Strong professional communication skills.
• Proficient in the application of following tools or systems:
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Bluebeam and / or Cost X 2D/3D (measurement tool)
• SAP (Accounting tool)
• Ability to read and understand architectural, MEP, and structural building drawings
• Understanding of construction costs related to industry standards
• Strong thinking skills with the ability to develop and implement strategic plans
• The ability to build and maintain effective relationships
• The ability to make sound and effective judgment on issues associated with delivering projects
• Detail oriented with strong focus on producing results, meeting timescales, and quality work
• Self-motivated with the ability to work at client sites independent from other team members
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all aspects of the projects
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time

Additional Information

Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Equal Employment Opportunity Posters If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email[emailprotected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 713-457-9400 or[emailprotected]. This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.