Turner & Townsend
Project Manager- Public Higher Education (Construction)
Turner & Townsend, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Project Manager- Public Higher Education (Construction)
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Project Manager- Public Higher Education (Construction)
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Turner & Townsend .
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. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
Job Description Turner & Townsend Heery
is seeking a
Project Manager
with knowledge of Public Higher Education design, construction and operations, owner representation, scheduling, cost control and project control techniques. The role requires excellent written, verbal and analytic skills and thrives in collaborative teamwork. The purpose is to monitor construction projects for clients with direct accountability for project delivery.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience working for public or government entities delivering capital improvement projects. Experience with higher education, or state, county and local municipality projects is preferred. This individual should be a self‑starter, able to take initiative and drive activities with limited oversight.
The Project Manager coordinates all pre‑design, design, procurement, preconstruction, construction and close‑out activities and is the main point of contact between Turner & Townsend Heery, the Client, the Architect, the Contractor and other Consultants. The position establishes positive client relationships and ensures all service aspects are delivered at the highest level to meet client needs. The Project Manager is responsible for complete financial management of projects and achieving a profitable outcome, with a proven track record in new, ground‑up construction, additions and interior renovations.
Responsibilities
Interfacing with the client and other consultants at all project stages.
Financial management – ensuring prompt client invoicing and utilizing financial systems 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 for sharing with the project team.
Quality control – ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Constructing proposals for new work or variations for existing projects.
Developing and presenting progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences.
Ensuring key information and data is effectively shared and appropriately retained.
Identifying opportunities to improve Project Management procedures, templates and products and referring ideas to the appropriate line manager.
Identifying and ensuring the appropriate line manager is aware of quality, safety, health and environment issues.
Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems throughout the project.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and must be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
Ability to advise at a strategic level during the project conception stage.
Great time‑management skills, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and on time.
Ability to build strong working relationships with clients and cross‑functional team members.
Experience working as an effective team member within the context of delivering a specific commission.
Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, contracts, project management software and construction practices.
Education / Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
5–7+ years of applicable architectural or construction management experience.
Experience with Public Higher Education projects highly preferred but not required.
MCPPO certification is preferred but not required.
Demonstrated design and construction project management experience with Higher Education, federal, state, local government and other not‑for‑profit entities on capital improvement projects.
Registered architect, CCM, PMP or other design or construction certification is a plus.
Membership in relevant professional organizations.
Experience managing demanding stakeholders and work stream managers.
Experience in new ground‑up construction, additions, renovations, and capital maintenance projects.
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, and to develop contracts, RFPs or other project related documents.
Strong ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously while identifying priority activities.
Strong experience with AutoCAD or Revit.
Additional Information On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client’s needs.
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.
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.
For more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects, visit www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Consulting
Industries
Construction, Civil Engineering, and Business Consulting and Services
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Project Manager- Public Higher Education (Construction)
role at
Turner & Townsend .
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. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
Job Description Turner & Townsend Heery
is seeking a
Project Manager
with knowledge of Public Higher Education design, construction and operations, owner representation, scheduling, cost control and project control techniques. The role requires excellent written, verbal and analytic skills and thrives in collaborative teamwork. The purpose is to monitor construction projects for clients with direct accountability for project delivery.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience working for public or government entities delivering capital improvement projects. Experience with higher education, or state, county and local municipality projects is preferred. This individual should be a self‑starter, able to take initiative and drive activities with limited oversight.
The Project Manager coordinates all pre‑design, design, procurement, preconstruction, construction and close‑out activities and is the main point of contact between Turner & Townsend Heery, the Client, the Architect, the Contractor and other Consultants. The position establishes positive client relationships and ensures all service aspects are delivered at the highest level to meet client needs. The Project Manager is responsible for complete financial management of projects and achieving a profitable outcome, with a proven track record in new, ground‑up construction, additions and interior renovations.
Responsibilities
Interfacing with the client and other consultants at all project stages.
Financial management – ensuring prompt client invoicing and utilizing financial systems 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 for sharing with the project team.
Quality control – ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Constructing proposals for new work or variations for existing projects.
Developing and presenting progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences.
Ensuring key information and data is effectively shared and appropriately retained.
Identifying opportunities to improve Project Management procedures, templates and products and referring ideas to the appropriate line manager.
Identifying and ensuring the appropriate line manager is aware of quality, safety, health and environment issues.
Establishing effective project governance, processes and systems throughout the project.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role and must be adhered to where applicable.
Qualifications
Ability to advise at a strategic level during the project conception stage.
Great time‑management skills, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and on time.
Ability to build strong working relationships with clients and cross‑functional team members.
Experience working as an effective team member within the context of delivering a specific commission.
Excellent skills with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, contracts, project management software and construction practices.
Education / Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
5–7+ years of applicable architectural or construction management experience.
Experience with Public Higher Education projects highly preferred but not required.
MCPPO certification is preferred but not required.
Demonstrated design and construction project management experience with Higher Education, federal, state, local government and other not‑for‑profit entities on capital improvement projects.
Registered architect, CCM, PMP or other design or construction certification is a plus.
Membership in relevant professional organizations.
Experience managing demanding stakeholders and work stream managers.
Experience in new ground‑up construction, additions, renovations, and capital maintenance projects.
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, and to develop contracts, RFPs or other project related documents.
Strong ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously while identifying priority activities.
Strong experience with AutoCAD or Revit.
Additional Information On‑site presence and requirements may change depending on our client’s needs.
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.
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.
For more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects, visit www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Consulting
Industries
Construction, Civil Engineering, and Business Consulting and Services
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