Associate Director - Project Management ( Life Sciences)

Turner & Townsend•Boston, MA

9d•$165,000 - $185,000

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Associate Director of Project Management to join its management team. The role primarily supports the Director of Project Management in driving the business unit’s growth and profitability through leadership, business development, client management, and service delivery. Responsibilities include managing client relationships, leading bids and proposals, supporting recruitment and staff development, overseeing project and financial reporting, and identifying opportunities to grow existing and new client accounts. The position also leads a small project management team responsible for planning and delivering infrastructure projects on and around a corporate campus, and manages a neighbourhood portfolio of infrastructure projects delivered by project managers from other companies. The role liaises with municipal authorities and may include applicable SOX control responsibilities. On-site presence and requirements may change according to client needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a construction-related field.
At least 8 years of relevant experience in a project management role in the construction industry.
Experience managing client accounts effectively and efficiently.
Experience managing teams of project managers and support staff.
Relevant consulting experience.
Strong knowledge of the local construction market.
Strong understanding of all aspects of the construction project life cycle.
Ability to develop strong relationships with internal team members, clients, and cross-functional team members.
Business development experience with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities.
Relevant technical and leadership experience overseeing major construction projects or programs.
Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering.

Responsibilities

Support the Director of Project Management in managing new and existing client relationships, generating new work, and renewing contracts on existing accounts.
Lead bid teams and proposal-generation efforts with business generation and senior management teams.
Attend client interviews and present the company’s service offerings.
Support the Director of Project Management by interviewing prospective candidates.
Provide weekly updates on project, initiative, and staffing status, highlighting issues or conflicts as appropriate.
Line-manage assigned staff, including coaching and mentoring to support professional and career growth.
Use industry-standard spreadsheets and accounting tools to track margins, monthly fee and resource forecasts for each commission, and financial reports.
Ensure client invoices are accurate and issued on time, and follow up on accounts receivable.
Identify and act on cross-selling opportunities and work with senior management to develop strategies promoting Turner & Townsend across the U.S.
Develop new business opportunities with existing and new clients and advance clients’ diversification agendas.
Prepare and deliver client presentations on relevant experience and knowledge, and partner with team members to generate new business.
Attend relevant networking events and promotional opportunities.
Lead a small project management team planning and executing infrastructure projects in and around a corporate campus, such as utility, roadway, bike path, intersection, and transit improvements.
Manage a neighbourhood portfolio of infrastructure projects, including oversight of project managers from other companies delivering projects within the district.
Liaise with municipal authorities having jurisdiction over infrastructure projects.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.