Senior Construction Project Manager - Government

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team. The ideal individual will have prior experience supporting large-scale construction projects. Strong people leadership skills along with building and maintaining client relationships.

*Role is on site based in Richmond, VA

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of estimating, scheduling and cost control.

• Thorough knowledge of RFI tracking, contract document control, forecast scheduling and costs, preparation of change order review, and review of payments.

• Ability to be proactive and incorporate interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships.

• Confirms that appropriate project authorization and funding is in place before activities begin; prepares cash flow projections and monitors financial performance.

• Assures that all necessary jurisdictional approvals are obtained and that all applicable codes and standards are met.

• Diligently pursues the timely completion of any punch list and project closeout activities.

• Provides overall project cost control, schedule management and quality assurance for projects from the design phase through project closeout.

• Anticipates potential problems that may jeopardize project success and identifies alternative solutions.

• Assures that projects adhere to approved scope, are completed within budget, on schedule and at the prescribed level of quality. Maintains project records and produces various reports.

• Maintains critical project information in an automated project management system on a continuous basis.

• Provides leadership to various individuals associated with each project.

• Manages and/or coordinates activities of technical discipline team members, specialty consultants, construction inspectors, and project support staff.

• Partners with planners during scope development, cost estimates and project scheduling and may assist maintenance and operation staff with warranty compliance.

• Works closely with client representatives on a day-to-day basis.

• Administers the process of selecting design professionals, consultants and contractors to design and construct projects; This includes preparing scopes of work, soliciting for services, evaluating credentials and interviewing potential contractors, evaluating references and past performance, and negotiating fees and services.

• Maintains project records and produces various reports.

• Maintains critical project information in an automated project management system on a continuous basis.

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

Qualifications

• Possess thorough knowledge of design and construction management practices.

• Ability to independently manage and coordinate multiple design and construction projects.

• Ability to effectively communicate (in oral and written form) and to use a computer for email, correspondence, reports, spreadsheets and automated project management systems.

• Ability to create management reports.

• Ability to coordinate work with stakeholders, administration, designers, other project managers, government agencies, and other service and support agencies.

• Ability to manage project finances, make and review estimates, negotiate contract change orders with A/E firms and contractors, and to develop and manage value-engineering efforts.

• Ability to perform contractor and A/E evaluations.

• Ability to review construction drawings and specifications for constructability.

• Knowledge of national, state and local codes and regulations applicable to the design and construction of facilities.

• Ability to function in a team oriented environment, taking on new tasks with enthusiasm and energy and be detail oriented..

Preferences:

• Professional registration, CCM Certification Preferred.

Education/Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or related field.

• Minimum of twelve (12) years of progressively responsible related experience, which includes managing multi-million dollar construction projects.

• Experience should also include managing A/E (design) consultant services and construction administration.

• Must have been in a position, which demonstrates independent decision-making.

Additional Information

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

_Qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with LA County ordinance and CA law.  _

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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