Associate Director - Project Management ( Life Sciences)

Turner & Townsend • Boston, MA

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About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Associate Director of Project Management to join its management team. The role 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 also include financial oversight, staff line management, and leadership and program management of infrastructure projects, including projects on a corporate campus and a neighborhood portfolio. The role liaises with municipal authorities and may include applicable SOX control responsibilities. 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 8 years of relevant project management experience 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 service offerings.
• Support the Director of Project Management by interviewing prospective candidates.
• Provide weekly updates on projects, initiatives, and staffing, highlighting concerns or conflicts where appropriate.
• Line-manage assigned staff, including coaching and mentoring to support their professional and career growth.
• Use industry-standard spreadsheets and accounting tools to track project margins, monthly fee and resource forecasts, 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.
• Work with senior management to develop strategies that promote Turner & Townsend across the United States.
• Develop opportunities with existing and new clients and support client diversification.
• Prepare and deliver client presentations on relevant experience and knowledge, or partner with team members to generate new business.
• Attend relevant networking events and promotional opportunities.
• Lead a small project management team responsible for planning and executing infrastructure projects in and around a corporate campus, such as utilities, roads, bike paths, intersections, and transit.
• Manage a neighborhood 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior