Assistant Project Manager

Turner & Townsend•San Francisco, CA

18d

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 supports construction project delivery, including project governance, information flow, reporting, procurement, cost tracking, and project close-out. The position may include SOX control responsibilities where applicable. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs.

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 approach with a strong work ethic.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a team member in delivering projects.
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 assigned tasks throughout construction, including submittal and RFI processes.
Assist with proposals for new projects and variations to existing projects.
Help establish project governance, processes, and systems.
Ensure project information and data are shared effectively and retained appropriately.
Build and maintain relationships with clients and team members; interface with executive management, project teams, consultants, and vendors.
Support the flow of project information between stakeholders.
Attend meetings and maintain current issues and actions logs.
Prepare meeting minutes and action items, and drive actions to closure.
Develop detailed project plans, attend status meetings, follow up on completion status, and close open items.
Contribute to monthly reporting on client program activities and prepare reports for varied audiences, including project management reports and executive dashboards.
Manage submittal approvals, process RFIs and change orders, coordinate meetings, manage punch lists, administer project observation reports, participate in commissioning, and transition close-out documentation to operations.
Assist with procurement of suppliers and resources.
Monitor and assist the Project Manager with 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 finance and cost data.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.