Senior Project Manager - Retail Construction

Turner & Townsend • $150K — $180K *
Los Angeles, CA 90011In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 6 years of relevant project management experience, preferably in retail construction.
  • Strong organizational and management skills for effective team collaboration.
  • Effective presentation skills to communicate project details clearly.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore, and other project management tools.
  • Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
  • Korean language proficiency and/or experience with Korean clients is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all project stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, and contractors.
  • Oversee design team and contractor procurement processes, including bid document preparation and addressing RFIs.
  • Produce and manage a detailed project schedule, tracking critical path activities to prevent delays.
  • Ensure effective project governance and adherence to Turner & Townsend best practices.
  • Generate formal project status reports and maintain necessary trackers for project progress.
  • Oversee multiple construction projects, managing time, cost, and quality effectively.
  • Validate and monitor project budgets, ensuring financial oversight throughout the project.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Potential for performance-based bonuses.
  • Flexible work arrangements based on client needs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team in support of the retail sector. The ideal individual will have prior owner's representative experience supporting large-scale commercial construction projects.

Responsibilities:
  • Manage all project stakeholders including the client's internal stakeholder groups, architects, engineers, and General Contractors.
  • Manage both the design team and general contractor procurement processes, including preparation of bid documents, addressing pre-bid RFIs and bid leveling.
  • Produce a detailed project schedule, including identification of critical path activities. Throughout the project, effective analyze, track and manage schedule activities to avoid schedule slip.
  • Verify that effective project governance, processes and systems are utilized, while ensuring application of T&T best practices on all projects.
  • Production of formal project status reports including monthly reports and others as required by the project. Maintain additional trackers as necessary (permit status, inspection status etc).
  • Ability to oversee multiple construction projects simultaneously including all aspects of time, cost and quality.
  • Ability to generate a high level project budget and/or validate a budget produced by others. Monitor and track budget throughout the project.
  • Oversee the design process ensuring the client's design standards are incorporated. In addition, conduct drawing reviews checking for completeness and constructibility.
  • Manage the flow of project information across all project team team members ensuring communication is maintained proactively and documented accordingly.
  • Play an active role in issue identification and resolution in both the design and construction process.
  • During construction maintain oversight of the General Contractor including regular site visits, change order reviews, provide an independent review of schedule updates and manage the RFI/submittal process.
  • Identify and manage project risks, dependencies and commercial issues, implementing risk mitigation as appropriate.
  • Client management - maintain a strong working relationship with Clients, with a view towards maximizing new opportunities.
  • Strategic thinking - provide advice to project teams on approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve client objectives and improve T&T processes and best practices.
  • Lessons learned - capture key lessons learned and apply to future projects.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture or other applicable degree and or equivalent experience.
  • Prior project management experience in retail construction strongly preferred.
  • Minimum 6 years relevant project management experience.
  • Strong organizational and management skills - ability to work effectively and collaboratively with the broader team.
  • Effective presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore, and construction project management tools.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Korean language proficiency and/or experience working with Korean clients is a plus.


Additional Information

The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $180,000. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

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

About Turner & Townsend

Turner & Townsend Careers

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.

Explore Job Opportunities

Turner & Townsend is constantly seeking skilled professionals eager to drive innovation and lead industry standards. With a variety of job opportunities available, candidates can find positions that match their skills and career aspirations. Explore employment options that span across critical sectors such as construction, project management, and consultancy.

Experience Professional Growth

Turner & Townsend is committed to the professional growth and continuous development of its team members. The company supports career advancement through robust training programs, including leadership development and diversity training, ensuring every team member has the tools and knowledge to succeed.

Internship Programs

For those starting their career journey, Turner & Townsend offers internship programs that provide a rich learning environment. Interns gain hands-on experience, working alongside seasoned professionals and contributing to impactful projects. These internships are a gateway to full-time employment and a flourishing career within the company.

Cultivating a Diverse and Inclusive Culture

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.

Benefits and Employee Wellbeing

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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