Senior Project Manager – K-12 Construction Project Management TALENT POOL

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

Full-time

Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend.

It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.

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Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn.

The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.

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.

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

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