Project Manager-Retail Bank Construction (Ground-Up/Fit-Outs)

Turner & Townsend • $90K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in managing retail banking construction projects.
  • Proven track record in overseeing multi-site and fast-track delivery projects.
  • In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and construction administration.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Excel, and related software.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills with stakeholder management experience.

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple retail banking branch renovation projects from start to finish.
  • Coordinate stakeholders including clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules to meet key milestones and commitments.
  • Ensure compliance with project governance and reporting standards across assignments.
  • Prepare project reports, risk registers, and updates for leadership.
  • Oversee renovations to adhere to client design and operational standards.
  • Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost controls for project financials.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for travel to various project sites.
  • Enhancement of project management skills through diverse project exposure.
  • Potential for career growth within a global consulting firm.
  • Access to training and development resources.
  • Dynamic work environment with fast-paced retail construction projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of retail banking branch ground-up and fit-out construction projects. The ideal candidate will be client-focused, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple fast-paced projects while ensuring consistency, quality, budget adherence. Role requires 25%-30% regional travel to project sites when required.

Responsibilities
  • Manage multiple branch renovation and retail banking improvement projects from initiation through closeout.
  • Coordinate and manage stakeholders including banking clients, architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, facilities teams, and regulatory authorities.
  • Develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules, ensuring key milestones, critical paths, and delivery commitments are achieved.
  • Ensure effective project governance, standards, processes, and reporting frameworks are consistently applied across all projects.
  • Prepare and deliver project status reports, executive summaries, risk registers, and leadership updates.
  • Oversee the execution of branch renovations to ensure compliance with client design standards, brand requirements, security protocols, and operational needs.
  • Manage project budgets, forecasts, change orders, and cost controls to ensure projects are delivered within approved financial parameters.
  • Coordinate planning and execution activities to minimize disruption to branch operations, customers, and employees during renovations.
  • Facilitate communication between internal stakeholders, construction teams, vendors, and banking operations teams through regular meetings and project updates.
  • Monitor design development, permitting activities, procurement schedules, construction progress, and project closeout requirements.
  • Manage contractor and consultant performance, ensuring quality, safety, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
  • Review project documentation, drawings, schedules, budgets, and contractor deliverables to ensure alignment with project goals.
  • Lead issue resolution efforts, including responding to field conditions, RFIs, change requests, and operational challenges.
  • Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to support successful project delivery.
  • Support value engineering initiatives and recommend cost-effective solutions without compromising quality, customer experience, or regulatory compliance.
  • Ensure all renovations are completed in accordance with applicable building codes, accessibility requirements, life safety standards, and banking security guidelines.
  • Maintain strong client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Identify opportunities for program improvements, process efficiencies, and expanded services within the retail banking portfolio.
  • Support business development efforts by fostering positive client relationships and identifying future project opportunities.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience managing retail and/or banking ground-up and/or fit-out construction projects.
  • Experience overseeing multi-site retail construction projects and fast-track project delivery environments.
  • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and construction administration.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Excel, and project management software platforms.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, leadership, and problem-solving skills.


Additional Information

*SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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

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