Construction Program Manager - K-12 Projects

Turner & Townsend • $140K — $165K *
Salem, OR 97301In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 10+ years of project management experience in public sector construction.
  • K-12 project experience, including modernizations and expansions.
  • Proven ability to manage all project phases from planning to closeout.
  • Familiarity with alternative contract delivery methods, specifically CM/GC.
  • Knowledge of Oregon public contracting regulations and compliance standards.
  • Strong skills in client satisfaction and team management.
  • Experience in public relations and community engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct background research and data collection for projects.
  • Collaborate with senior project managers to develop effective processes.
  • Create comprehensive project plans and documentation.
  • Monitor project progress against performance metrics.
  • Track and document changes throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Prepare written communication materials for stakeholders.
  • Act as a liaison between clients, contractors, and designers.

Benefits

  • Flexibility in on-site presence depending on client needs.
  • Opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Construction Program Manager in the Willamette Valley area. The Program Executive will manage programs for public sector school programs.

The candidate should have strong leadership, communications, project management and problem solving skills. The Program Manager will be expected to manage activities in coordination with other internal and external project management groups in the execution of development and construction activities. A technical background is highly desirable.

Key elements:
  • Conducting background research, data collection and benchmarking.
  • Working with the Senior PM or PM to establish effective processes and systems to be utilized throughout the project.
  • Producing project plans.
  • Monitoring and documenting project progress and other performance indicators.
  • Tracking and documenting changes.
  • Preparing written project communication materials.
  • Preparing formal project progress and other reports.
  • Liaising with the client, contractors and designers.
  • Attending meetings and drafting minutes, etc.
  • Tasks are completed to the right accuracy and quality standards.
  • Tasks are completed efficiently and on time.
  • Client needs are dealt with in a helpful and attentive way.
  • The cross-functional team is supported in a helpful and positive manner.
  • An effective contribution is made towards the overall project.
  • Key information and data is effectively communicated and appropriately retained.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.


Qualifications
  • 10+ years experience as a PM on public sector projects of varying scope - vertical, renovations, deferred maintenance, and tenant improvements.
  • K-12 experience with modernizations, expansions, capital maintenance and green field construction.
  • Experience managing the planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout phases of a project.
  • Experience with alternative contract delivery- CM/GC specific.
  • Experience with Oregon public contracting and ORS/OAR/BOLI compliance.
  • Experience building and maintaining client satisfaction in their team/services.
  • Experience working with/managing expectations of executive leadership within client organizations.
  • Experience with preparing report and presenting to oversight/governance groups.
  • Experience managing public relations/community engagement efforts.
  • Experience developing and managing high performance teams.

Preferences:
  • BS degree in construction management, engineering or architecture - an AA can be acceptable with sufficient project experience.
  • CCM, CACM, DBIA, Assoc DBIA, PMP or LCI certification.


Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $140K-$165K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.

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

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