Assistant Project Manager

Turner & Townsend•San Francisco, CA

3d•$110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project management services and work closely with internal and external stakeholders. The role assists the Project Manager in delivering projects to the required quality standards, efficiently and on time, and supports project governance, information flow, reporting, procurement, cost tracking, and project close-out activities. The role may also include applicable SOX control responsibilities. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a construction-related field, along with at least three years of applicable experience. The successful candidate is proactive, organized, thorough, collaborative, and communicates effectively, with exposure to project management software and proficiency in Microsoft Office—especially Excel—and Google tools. This is a full-time role with a stated base salary range of $110,000–$130,000 per year. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. Turner & Townsend describes its working environment as healthy, productive, and flexible, and says it respects work-life balance. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a field related to construction.
At least 3 years of applicable experience.
Proactive, organized, and thorough, with a strong work ethic.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a team member in delivering the project.
Exposure to project management software systems.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and Google tools.
Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist the Project Manager in ensuring projects meet quality standards and are completed efficiently and on time.
Manage individual tasks throughout construction, including submittal and RFI processes.
Assist in preparing proposals for new projects and variations to existing projects.
Help establish project governance, processes, and systems.
Ensure key information and data are shared effectively and retained appropriately.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and team members.
Interface with executive management, project team members, consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Assist with the flow of project information among team members and stakeholders.
Attend relevant meetings and update and maintain issues and actions logs.
Transcribe meeting minutes and action items and drive them to closure.
Develop detailed project plans, attend status meetings, follow up on completion status, and close out open items.
Contribute to monthly reporting on aspects of the client’s program.
Prepare reports for varied audiences, including formal project management reports, executive dashboards, and other required reports.
Perform daily tasks including submittal approval management, RFI processing, change order management, meeting coordination, punch-list management, project observation report administration, commissioning participation, and transition of close-out documentation to operations.
Assist with procurement of suppliers and resources as required.
Monitor and assist the Project Manager with applying performance management techniques.
Monitor and report project costs and spending, and maintain project cost tracking and EVM systems.
Liaise with the client’s finance team and others to obtain, review, and report financial and cost data.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.