Construction Project Manager - K-12 Education

Turner & Townsend • Hilton Head, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to manage K-12 education projects in Beaufort, South Carolina. The role covers project management from planning and design through construction, occupancy, and closeout, including oversight of budgets, schedules, procurement, quality, and risk. The Project Manager works directly with clients, consultants, design professionals, contractors, and administrators to deliver projects in accordance with contract specifications, applicable codes and regulations, and district policy.

The position includes developing detailed project plans and action plans, monitoring progress and performance, managing changes, maintaining project records, preparing reports, and overseeing financial status and client invoicing. The Project Manager also supports project governance, quality control, risk mitigation, communications, and the preparation of proposals for new work or variations. On-site requirements may change based on client needs.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager in the design and construction industry on public-sector projects.
• 5–8 years of Owner’s Representative or Project Management experience, or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including effectiveness in a client-facing role.
• Experience managing stakeholders and working in a team environment.
• Ability to advise strategically during project conception, including on approaches to achieve client objectives.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to deliver projects to quality standards, efficiently, and on time.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with clients and cross-functional team members.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member delivering a specific commission.
• Knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings and contract documents.
• Working knowledge of MS Project.
• Knowledge of contracts and construction practices.
• Ability to share key information and data effectively and retain it appropriately.
• College degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with K-12 education projects.
• Professional registration (PE, RA, or AIA).
• LEED accreditation.
• PMP or PgMP certification.
• Ability to identify business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design professionals, contractors, and administrators to ensure acceptable project outcomes in accordance with contract specifications, local and federal codes, regulations, and district policy.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, procurement, quality, and risk across planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
• Interface directly with clients and consultants throughout all project stages.
• Develop detailed project plans and action plans to meet objectives, budgets, and schedules.
• Monitor project performance and progress against goals, objectives, approved budgets, and timelines, and report status and variances.
• Manage the change control process, assess change requests and their impacts, make recommendations, obtain client approvals, and issue change orders.
• Manage project information flow between the team and client through meetings and written communications.
• Prepare formal budget progress reports and other project reports.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards established by Turner & Townsend Heery and the client.
• Help prepare proposals for new work and variations to existing projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to the appropriate line manager.
• Contribute to the project delivery team to achieve project goals.
• Implement communications plans, including meetings, written reports, and meeting minutes, and facilitate project meetings when appropriate.
• Establish project governance, processes, and systems for use throughout the project.
• Ensure project data integrity and accurate, timely, coordinated documentation.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans with management support.
• Ensure prompt client invoicing and monitor project and program financial status.
• Track and manage project budget components using the financial system.

Benefits

• A healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• An inclusive workplace where employees have the opportunity and voice to affect change.

What This Job Offers

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