(Anticipated Opening) Project Manager - Retail

Job Description

We are currently seeking a driven, focused and qualified individual to support the delivery of projects to our retail clients. The position is a field based role that is dedicated to delivering multiple projects located across the USA.

• Service Delivery:

  • Manage the implementation of client’s Visual Identity standards in line with client requirements
  • 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 – travelwill be required, up to approximately 70%

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• A Bachelor Degree from an accredited University in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction related field is required.
• A minimum 5 years of experience and applied knowledge in Project Management is required
• A minimum 5 years of experience and applied knowledge in the Retail, Hospitality or Automotive sectors is required
• Experience with project management of automotive retail branding rollout is preferred
• PMI Certification is preferred
• LEED AP accreditation is preferred

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong commercial acumen
• Strong professional communication skills.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft products (Excel, Word and Power Point) and Blue Beam
• Ability to read and understand basic architectural, MEP, and structural building drawings
• Basic 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
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time

Additional Information

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.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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.

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