Program Management Lead- Commercial Construction

Turner & Townsend • $90K — $130K *
Nashville, TN 37211In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
  • Preferred graduate degree in construction management or engineering.
  • 12+ years of project and program management experience.
  • At least 2 years managing high-performing programs in a consulting environment.
  • Knowledge of various project delivery methods.
  • Experienced in negotiating multi-million-dollar contracts within multi-billion-dollar programs.
  • Proven leadership skills in an integrated project delivery organization.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main point of contact for clients, fostering long-term relationships.
  • Lead preconstruction discussions to establish contracts, schedules, and staffing plans.
  • Oversee the master schedule, ensuring obligations are met and accountability is upheld.
  • Promote health, safety, and environmental policies on-site.
  • Manage the integration of project disciplines within the overall program schedule.
  • Develop the program management plan's work plan.
  • Act as the escalation point for various project and client-related risks.

Benefits

  • Encourages a flexible working environment to promote work-life balance.
  • Offers a supportive culture where employees' voices matter.
  • Provides opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Director-Program Management to join our team to lead major construction programs. This individual will have a proven track record of setting up and delivering successful large scale construction programs.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the key point of contact and primary client relationship executive, building and maintaining long-term relationships with clients, consultants, suppliers, and other third parties.
  • Lead preconstruction discussions with clients and internal teams to develop contractual obligations such as estimates, schedules, staffing plans, and business plans.
  • Oversee and assess the project's master schedule throughout its lifecycle, ensuring contractual obligations are met and holding team members accountable.
  • Promote and follow health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, enhancing site safety culture and initiatives.
  • Oversee the integration of all project disciplines within the master program schedule.
  • Develop the work plan that forms the program management plan (PMP).
  • Serve as the escalation point for project, financial, business development, contractual, and client relationship risks.
  • Provide suggestions and negotiate issue resolution for escalated project issues, including change orders and contingency expenditures.
  • Manage the development and approval of design definition documents.
  • Review and provide recommendations for change order requests, impact mitigation strategies, and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Ensure that estimates, HSE, and schedule impacts from change orders are continually reviewed and validated.
  • Review and provide feedback on progress reporting metrics against the program, projects, and contracts.
  • Establish and support constructability of review guidelines and protocols.
  • Develop program guidelines and protocols for cost reduction initiatives and operability/maintainability recommendations.
  • Review design, procurement, and construction progress, providing recommendations for recovery plans.
  • Review and provide feedback on safety recommendations and corrective actions.
  • Develop and review the program-level framework for construction quality control.
  • Develop an overall program of site logistics and phasing strategy.
  • Review project manuals, construction management guidelines, policies, and procedures.
  • Review claims resolution recommendations.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project consent and review beneficial use recommendations.
  • Ensure sufficient owner rep staffing levels relative to contractual commitments and constraints.
  • Continuously monitor the performance of T&T staff to ensure efficient client management
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or field related to construction.
  • Graduate degree in construction management or engineering is preferred.
  • 12+ years of relevant project and program management experience.
  • 2+ years managing high performing programs in a consulting environment.
  • Knowledge of multiple project delivery methods
  • Proven track record of leading programs
  • Demonstrated experience providing leadership of a team in an integrated project delivery organization.
  • Demonstrated experience in negotiating multi-million-dollar contracts as part of a multi-billion-dollar program.
  • Proven track record of following through on commitments.
  • Demonstrated experience in delivering major capital programs successfully (on budget, on time, meeting safety and quality standards within approved scope)
  • Proven track record of building consultative and collaborative partnerships.
  • Demonstrates excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational and communication skills


Additional Information

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

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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 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.

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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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