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Turner & Townsend Senior Construction Project Manager - Municipal Projects in Atlanta, Georgia
Company Description
Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., Turner & Townsend Heery 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.
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.
From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend Heery helps to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager with knowledge of design, construction, and operations; understanding of owner representation and requirements; knowledge of scheduling, cost control and project control techniques; must have excellent written, verbal, and analytic skills; understands the dynamic and enjoys working in collaborative team project environments. The purpose of this position is to monitor construction projects for clients, with direct accountability for project delivery.
This individual should be a self-starter, and able to take initiative and drive activities with limited oversight.
The Senior Construction Project Manager coordinates all predesign, design, procurement, preconstruction, construction, and close-out activities throughout the duration of the project and is the main point of contact between Turner & Townsend Heery, the Client, the Architect, the Contractor, and other Consultants. This position establishes positive client relationships and is responsible for ensuring all aspects of services are delivered at the highest level to ensure the Client’s needs are addressed. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for total management of the project, including the complete financial management of projects and the achievement of a profitable outcome. The successful applicant will have a proven track record as a Project Manager dealing with large new, ground up construction in public sector buildings.
Responsibilities:
Working on public projects relating to office, parks and recreation, City Hall, firehouse, police stations, public safety projects, infrastructure upgrades, local government, and large new ground up projects
Interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages.
Financial management – Ensuring prompt client invoicing and utilizing financial systems in order to monitor and report a project’s financial status.
Project planning, including producing the detailed project plan.
Monitoring and applying performance management techniques.
Managing the change control process.
Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications.
Preparing formal project budget progress and other reports.
Maintaining project files in a manner so they may be shared with the project team.
Quality Control – Ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Working to construct proposals for new work or variations for existing projects.
Identifying opportunities to improve Project Management procedures, templates and products referring ideas to the appropriate line manager.
Identifying and ensuring that the appropriate line manager is aware of quality, safety, health, and environment issues.
Establishing effective project governance, processes, and systems to be utilized throughout project.
Qualifications
10+ years of applicable project management experience
Experience with public projects relating to office, parks and recreation, City Hall, firehouse, police stations, public safety projects, infrastructure upgrades, local government, and large new ground up projects
Ability to advise at a strategic level during the project conception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve the client’s overall objectives.
Great time management skills. Ensure that project is managed to the right quality standards, completed efficiently and on time.
Ability to build strong working relationships with clients and cross-functional team members.
Experienced working as an effective team member within the context of delivering a specific commission.
Assuring key information and data is effectively shared and appropriately retained.
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations to various audiences, including project team and key stakeholders.
Excellent leadership skills to guide, lead, and advise a team of project managers.
Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge in MS Project, contracts, project management software, and construction practices.
Education / Experience :
Demonstrated design and construction project management experience working with public projects relating to office, parks and recreation, City Hall, firehouse, police stations, public safety projects, infrastructure upgrades, local government, and large new ground up projects with the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role.
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
CCM, PMP or other Design or Construction certification is a plus.
Experienced managing demanding stakeholders and work stream managers.
Familiarity with construction best practices, general building codes, and various building types and systems.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and plan documents, as well as developing contracts, request for proposals, or other project related documents.
Possess the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously and identify priority activities.
Additional Information
On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs
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.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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