Senior Construction Project Manager - Public Works

Senior Project Manager

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale public sector construction projects. This role requires deep expertise in design, construction, and operations, along with a proven track record of representing owners on complex municipal or infrastructure programs. The ideal candidate is a strategic, collaborative leader with strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Projects may include ground-up building developments, capital improvement programs, and renovations involving fire suppression systems. The scope of work will span a diverse range of project @types, requiring adaptability and a broad understanding of public sector construction. An infrastructure background is highly desirable.

This role requires working onsite at the client's approximately 23 miles North of St Petersburg, FL on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities :

• Drive full lifecycle project management for public sector construction projects, from pre-design through close-out.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Turner & Townsend, clients, contractors, and consultants.
• Oversee project scope, budget, schedule, procurement, quality, and risk management.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, ensuring alignment with client goals and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate regular client and stakeholder meetings, ensuring clear communication and timely issue resolution.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Manage change control processes and ensure documentation is current and accessible.
• Prepare and present progress reports, financial updates, and project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate with city agencies, utility providers, and permitting authorities to ensure timely approvals and compliance.
• Lead procurement efforts including RFP development, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Mentor junior project managers and contribute to team development and knowledge sharing.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies tailored to public sector projects.
• Support sustainability and resilience initiatives in project planning and execution.
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success and client satisfaction.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management procedures, tools, and templates.

Qualifications :

Additional Information :

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV's that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV's will be treated as a direct application.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.