Associate Director PMO/Program Manager - Construction Management

Turner & Townsend•San Jose, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Associate Director PMO/Program Manager to join our team to step in and serve as the stabilizing force for our large-scale Infrastructure PMO. This isn't a role for a "box-checker." We need a strategic architect who can command a room of stakeholders, mentor a diverse team of project controls professionals, and ensure our massive infrastructure investments translate into flawless execution. If you have the technical mastery to dissect a critical path schedule and the emotional intelligence to navigate complex client environments, you’re the leader we’re looking for.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or field related to construction.
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
A thorough knowledge of Program Management methods and best practices.
A thorough knowledge of forecasting, budgeting, planning, design, schedule and scope management
Have the technical skills to read, understand, and communicate contract requirements including construction drawings and specifications and interpret construction methods
Be able to understand and follow site HSSE Policies
Technology competent in using the following Software: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS PowerPoint
Competent user of data management software and systems for data management, analytics, quality assurance, and project/program management
Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

Establish and enforce the "Gold Standard" for project controls, driving standardization of delivery across the entire portfolio to ensure a single, undisputed "version of the truth."
Serve as the final line of defense for data integrity, providing rigorous QA/QC over schedules, cost forecasting, and risk reporting to ensure executive-level confidence.
Act as the direct steward for project controls personnel, identifying skill gaps, providing hands-on training, and fostering a high-performance culture that values precision and accountability.
Proactively identify delivery bottlenecks and architect recovery plans needed to get lagging programs back on track.
Design and execute a robust escalation management strategy, ensuring risks are mitigated at the floor level, while knowing exactly when and how to elevate critical issues to senior leadership.
Lead the seamless integration of new procedures and digital PMO tools into the existing infrastructure workflow, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum adoption.
Refine existing methodologies to increase reporting accuracy and shave inefficiencies off the program lifecycle.