Civil Construction Senior Project Manager (Site & Utilities)

Turner & Townsend • $150K — $180K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; PMP, CCM, or OSHA 30 certifications preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in managing civil infrastructure or large-scale construction projects.
  • Experience with horizontal infrastructure projects including utility systems and site development.
  • Familiarity with public agencies, utility providers, and regulatory stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of utility coordination and permitting processes.
  • Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and managing budgets and schedules.
  • Effective presentation and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage stakeholders such as architects and engineers to ensure compliant project delivery.
  • Analyze and track critical milestones to prevent schedule delays.
  • Verify effective use of project governance and systems.
  • Produce formal project status reports as required.
  • Monitor multiple construction projects to ensure design standards are met.
  • Manage supplier interfaces through regular reviews and trackers.
  • Facilitate communication within the project team through meetings and documentation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on large-scale mixed-use developments and master-planned communities.
  • Support for professional development and certifications.
  • Promotes a healthy work-life balance with flexible working conditions.
  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Encouragement for knowledge sharing and process improvements.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values employee input.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team in support of Real Estate team. The ideal individual will have prior experience supporting large-scale construction projects.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, and supply chain to deliver compliant projects.
  • Can analyze, 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
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.


Project Specifications:
  • Lead delivery of major civil and utility infrastructure projects supporting large-scale mixed-use developments and master-planned communities.
  • Manage installation and coordination of wet and dry utility systems including water, sewer, storm drainage, electrical, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure.
  • Oversee roadway, streetscape, grading, site development, and off-site infrastructure improvements.
  • Coordinate closely with city agencies, utility providers, permitting authorities, developers, consultants, and contractors.
  • Manage utility conflict resolution, sequencing, cutover planning, and commissioning activities.
  • Monitor design development, procurement, construction execution, and project closeout activities.
  • Lead risk management, change management, stakeholder engagement, and project controls processes.
  • Ensure compliance with permitting requirements, environmental commitments, regulatory approvals, and utility agency standards.
  • Support phased infrastructure delivery across multiple concurrent projects and development parcels.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field. PMP, CCM or OSHA 30 certifications preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience managing civil infrastructure, utility, land development, or large-scale construction programs.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering horizontal infrastructure projects including utility systems, roadway improvements, grading, and site development.
  • Experience working with public agencies, utility providers, municipalities, and regulatory stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of utility coordination, permitting processes, environmental compliance, and construction sequencing.
  • Proven track record managing multidisciplinary project teams, consultants, contractors, budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communications.
  • Experience supporting large urban redevelopment or master-planned community projects strongly preferred.
  • Effective presentation skills
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore, and construction project management tools
  • Excellent communication skills


Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

The base salary range for this role is $150K-$180K. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package

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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.

About Turner & Townsend

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Joining Turner & Townsend offers a unique opportunity to contribute to some of the most exciting projects worldwide. As a global leader in professional services, Turner & Townsend is at the forefront of transforming the industry through expertise, innovation, and leadership.

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Turner & Townsend is committed to the professional growth and continuous development of its team members. The company supports career advancement through robust training programs, including leadership development and diversity training, ensuring every team member has the tools and knowledge to succeed.

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Turner & Townsend prides itself on fostering an inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated. The company believes that a diverse workforce enhances creativity and drives innovation. Employees from various backgrounds are encouraged to share their unique perspectives, promoting a collaborative and supportive workplace.

Benefits and Employee Wellbeing

Understanding the importance of a work-life balance, Turner & Townsend offers comprehensive benefits designed to support the wellbeing of its team. Benefits include health care, flexible working conditions, and competitive retirement plans, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life for employees.

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