Senior Construction Project Manager- Public sector (Anticipated Opening)

Turner & Townsend$150K — $170K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in Construction/Project Management, especially in Public/Educational sectors.
  • 5+ years managing projects with budgets over $20M.
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field; licensure preferred.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills essential.
  • Familiar with construction practices, compliance codes, and the entitlement process.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct regular site visits to track construction progress.
  • Prepare project status reports and evaluate budget adequacy.
  • Review contractor payments, change orders, and subcontracts.
  • Ensure work adheres to drawings, specifications, and best practices.
  • Analyze construction budgets and coordinate with financial teams for cost assessments.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to manage significant public sector projects.
  • Engagement in diverse, complex construction environments.
  • Professional development opportunities within a reputable company.
  • Collaborative work culture promoting team success.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager for public sector projects in NorCal.

The Senior Construction Project Manager will monitor large, complex construction projects for clients, with direct accountability for project delivery.

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct periodic site visits to monitor the progress of construction.
  • Review status of work completed during the period covered.
  • Review that work is generally proceeding in a good and workmanlike manner and in general accordance with the approved drawings and specifications.
  • Review contractors' direct cost payment requisitions and budget status.
  • Review of subcontracts, bonds/subcontractor default insurance.
  • Review of change orders.
  • Review of Developer's monthly job cost reports and opine on adequacy of contingency.
  • Review of construction and disbursement schedules.
  • Review of lien waiver and other documentation submitted by the Developer.
  • Prepare project status reports and recommend the release of construction funds.
  • Review contract drawings and specifications and opine for completeness and general compliance with commonly accepted architectural /engineering best practices.
  • Analyze the Developer's direct and indirect cost budget including cost estimate back-up and coordinate with the Cost Advisory group performing parameter estimates, spot quantity take-offs and review of supporting documentation submitted by the Developer, contractor and subcontractors.
  • Review and make relevant comments concerning the terms of the construction agreement, the submitted subcontracts, architectural and engineering design agreements, building loan agreement as well as review both Contractor and Architect's qualification statements.
  • Review and comment on construction and disbursement schedules as well as other submitted documents including but not limited to:
    • Zoning approvals
    • Certified surveys
    • Building permits and approvals
    • Utility company approval letters
    • Soil and foundation engineering reports
    • Designer's certification of code and ADA compliance.
  • Prepare Construction Risk Assessment Reports.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.


Qualifications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
  • Ability to effectively present information.
  • Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles.
  • Ability to calculate complex figures.
  • Ability to forecast and prepare budgets.
  • Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports.
  • Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations.
  • Requires expert level analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in developing strategic solutions for a growing matrix-based multi-industry sales environment.
  • Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.
  • Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
  • Knowledge in MS Project, leases, contracts, and construction practices.
  • Knowledge of the entitlement/permitting process and construction delivery methods and agreements.
  • Familiarity with construction best practices, general building codes, and various building types and systems.
  • Passion for being detail oriented and highly organized

Education and Experience:
  • Ten (10) years full time paid professional experience in Construction and/or a combination of Project and Construction Management of Commercial and/or Public/Educational Facility Construction.
  • Five (5) of the ten (10) years should have full responsibility for coordinating complex projects with construction values in excess of $20M.
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • Minimum eight or more years' construction administration, architecture, engineering or similar experience.
  • Licensure as either a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect is desired.


Additional Information

The salary range for this full-time role is $150k-$170k 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.

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