Senior Design Project Manager

Turner & Townsend$120K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Design/Architecture/Civil roles.
  • Proficiency with formal Project Management methodologies.
  • Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
  • Proven success in delivering quality large-scale design projects.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present effectively to senior management.
  • Detail-oriented with the capacity to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the design process from master planning to construction documentation.
  • Coordinate activities among the design team and external stakeholders.
  • Oversee the Architectural/Engineering team's delivery against permitting and approvals.
  • Facilitate design meetings to enhance project optimization and efficiency.
  • Drive the development of comprehensive scope-of-work documentation for each discipline.
  • Negotiate project details, including deliverables and pricing, with consulting firms.
  • Track external design and cost issues, ensuring alignment with project goals.

Benefits

  • Promotes a healthy work-life balance with flexible working arrangements.
  • Encourages personal development and professional growth.
  • Fosters an inclusive workplace culture where all voices are valued.
  • Offers the opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend are engaged to support our client with many complex projects, responsible for managing the design for large-scale construction projects and we are seeking the ideal Senior Design Project Manager to act as the day-to-day interface with the client. You have a chance to be a key player in our technological future, as part of a team of innovative professionals shaping our built environment.

The Senior Design Project Manager will be responsible for managing the design process and the Architect/Engineer from master planning/basis of design stage through issuance of construction drawings.

Ideally a Construction Project Manager experienced in Design/Architecture/Civil with a minimum of 8 years relatable experience working on large-scale, ground-up Commercial, Corporate Office, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and/or High-tech projects.

Job Objectives:

  • Work with General Contractor (GC) and Architect/ Engineer (AE) to create and establish the Master Project Schedule.
  • Coordinate Design Team activities.
  • Ensure AE is effectively delivering to the City and/or other Authority approvals process, permitting, etc.
  • Coordinate Constructability review of project documents.
  • Drive design meetings and provide continual input to optimize design and minimize unnecessary work.
  • Assist in developing Design Delivery Schedule along with Construction Project Manager, and other consultants.
  • Develop comprehensive scope-of-work and contract document deliverables list for each related discipline.
  • Negotiate scope-of-work, deliverables and price with consulting firms.
  • Track and manage external design and cost issues.
  • Manage distribution and production of project workload within team.
  • Collaborate on new design issues and research projects with team.
  • Ensure drawings are accurate and precise.
  • Assist internal and external customers.
  • Meet with stakeholders to obtain design input and signoff.


You will be the type of person who:

  • Is smart, a quick learner and confident in their cognitive ability.
  • Knows their subject matter and can apply it / work independently.
  • Is proactive and focused on continuous improvement, including providing well-thought out solutions.
  • Is professional, yet friendly.
  • Is able to manage difficult stakeholders.
  • Is confident both as a team member and a team leader.
  • Has excellent interpersonal skills and great communication skills - both in person and via technology!
  • Delivers quality work products and has pride in what they do.


Qualifications

  • The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years' relevant experience and the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role.
  • Formal Project Management methods.
  • Cross functional team participation in a high-tech, dynamic environment.
  • Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
  • Proven track record in delivering high-quality programs.
  • Ability to present to senior management to gain approvals.
  • Passionate about solving complex challenges within aggressive timelines.
  • Be exceptional at discerning the path forward given a set of problems or problem statements.
  • Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment.


Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration.
  • Experience in data center construction or other heavy industry is preferred but not mandatory.


Additional Information

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

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