Senior Project Manager - K-12 Construction Project Management (Anticipated Opening)

Turner & Townsend • $90K — $120K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited University; Master's preferred.
  • Minimum six years of experience in construction project management related to K-12 or higher education.
  • Proven supervisory experience with direct report responsibilities.
  • PMP and/or CCM certification desired or ability to obtain upon hiring.
  • Expertise in reading architectural drawings and complex business documents.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills for developing strategic solutions.
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of project management including budget, schedule, and quality control.
  • Interact with clients to define project requirements and prepare necessary documentation.
  • Identify project delivery resources and lead teams to execute project goals.
  • Conduct proposals and lead bid evaluations to recommend resources to clients.
  • Create communication strategies to keep stakeholders informed about project progress.
  • Implement governance for project documentation in compliance with company and client standards.
  • Track project progress against key performance indicators and report variances.

Benefits

  • On-site presence requirements may vary based on client needs.
  • Opportunity to mentor and lead a skilled project team.
  • Engagement in diverse projects across K-12, higher education, and public sectors.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend Heery are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead a staff responsible for individual, multi-disciplined real estate project solutions for K-12 clients, with direct accountability for project delivery. The ideal candidates will have a background working on construction projects related to K-12, Higher Education, or the Public Sector.

*This role requires on site presence

Responsibilities:

  • Manages all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual real estate projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout.
  • Demonstrates capability to read, understand and apply standard to complex documents affecting real estate projects, including but not limited to agreements/contracts, leases, work letters, project charters, surveys and drawings.
  • Interfaces directly with clients to define project requirements. Prepares scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimate & budget, cash flow, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
  • Identifies project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through individual project qualification process.
  • Conducts standard to complex request for proposals; completes bid analysis; leads evaluation interviews, recommends resources to clients.
  • Leads project delivery resources/team (typically larger more experienced team) providing project guidance and direction to achieve project goals.
  • Implements communication plan for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client and project resources informed.
  • Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications.
  • Implement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements.
  • Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and coordinated.
  • Tracks progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved timelines.
  • Reports status and variances. Creates action plans to meet objectives, budget and schedule.
  • Implements change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure client approvals, and issue change orders. Assesses change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk.
  • Demonstrates ability to identify complex project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
  • Demonstrates a knowledge of projects & project management within the context of business results (business case, larger economic implications, business risk, etc.).


Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Provides formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area.
  • Approves subordinate's recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination.
  • Effectively recommends same for direct reports to next level management for review and approval.
  • Plans and monitors appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime.
  • Prepares and delivers performance appraisal for staff. Mentors and coaches team members to further develop competencies.
  • Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.
  • Manages 3rd party project delivery resources/team (typically larger more experienced team). Responsible for identifying training needs, tracking performance, coaching, and motivating team members.

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

Qualifications

  • Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents, including design and construction contracts.
  • Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues.
  • Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style.
  • Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups.
  • Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.
  • 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.
  • Ability to advise at a strategic level during the project conception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted in order to successfully achieve the client's overall objectives.
  • 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.
  • Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
  • Knowledge in MS Project, leases, contracts, and construction practices.
  • Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.


Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BEng/BArch) from an accredited University, Master's Degree preferred.
  • Minimum six years of experience in a construction project management role related to K-12, higher education, or public sector projects.
  • Prior experience in a supervisory position (direct report responsibilities) required if specific duties include direct report responsibilities.
  • PMP (US and/or Canada) and/or CCM certification desired, or ability to sit for and pass exam upon hire.


Additional Information

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

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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