Turner & Townsend
Senior Design Project Manager – Higher Education Construction
Turner & Townsend, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Senior Design Project Manager – Higher Education Construction
Turner & Townsend is seeking a
Senior Design Project Manager
to work with our team, partner with clients, and support designs for new and existing construction builds.
Preferred background in architecture and experience in Design/Architecture/Civil works.
*This role requires on site presence*
Job Description
Provides support and reports to the assigned Project Manager(s) or Project Director; frequent interaction with the Owner/Client, consultants, design professionals and contractors.
Directly assist the Project Manager(s) in managing, coordinating and administering the project through all phases of design and construction.
Responsible for ensuring all aspects of client services are delivered at the highest level to meet the client’s needs.
Aids in the preparation of documents (reports, schedules, invoices, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes/agendas, daily reports, change orders, inspections, closeout and client presentations) for programming, design and construction and will assist in maintaining information in project management software.
Coordinate to schedule meetings with the project team as directed by the Project Manager(s).
Communicate conceptual designs and create/maintain project documentation before, during, and after construction.
Maintenance of Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for architectural elements.
Review and inform design RFPs.
Manage external design consultants through the design and construction process.
Effectively communicate design standards to internal and external project partners.
Manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously.
Think outside of the box to find innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs without negative impacts on quality or reliability.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role if applicable.
Qualifications
College Degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture.
10-15 years of experience in Higher Education construction preferred.
Experience and working in Project Management on large-scale construction programs.
Experienced in Design/Architecture/Civil works.
Solid working proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.
Excellent presentation skills and the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role.
Team player; ability to work collaboratively.
Additional Information *On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e‑mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Project Management, Consulting, and Engineering
Construction, Civil Engineering, and Business Consulting and Services
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Senior Design Project Manager
to work with our team, partner with clients, and support designs for new and existing construction builds.
Preferred background in architecture and experience in Design/Architecture/Civil works.
*This role requires on site presence*
Job Description
Provides support and reports to the assigned Project Manager(s) or Project Director; frequent interaction with the Owner/Client, consultants, design professionals and contractors.
Directly assist the Project Manager(s) in managing, coordinating and administering the project through all phases of design and construction.
Responsible for ensuring all aspects of client services are delivered at the highest level to meet the client’s needs.
Aids in the preparation of documents (reports, schedules, invoices, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes/agendas, daily reports, change orders, inspections, closeout and client presentations) for programming, design and construction and will assist in maintaining information in project management software.
Coordinate to schedule meetings with the project team as directed by the Project Manager(s).
Communicate conceptual designs and create/maintain project documentation before, during, and after construction.
Maintenance of Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for architectural elements.
Review and inform design RFPs.
Manage external design consultants through the design and construction process.
Effectively communicate design standards to internal and external project partners.
Manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously.
Think outside of the box to find innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs without negative impacts on quality or reliability.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role if applicable.
Qualifications
College Degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture.
10-15 years of experience in Higher Education construction preferred.
Experience and working in Project Management on large-scale construction programs.
Experienced in Design/Architecture/Civil works.
Solid working proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.
Excellent presentation skills and the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role.
Team player; ability to work collaboratively.
Additional Information *On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
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.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.
Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e‑mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Project Management, Consulting, and Engineering
Construction, Civil Engineering, and Business Consulting and Services
#J-18808-Ljbffr