Construction Project Manager

Turner & Townsend•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Project Manager to support large-scale construction projects and provide excellent service to clients. The role oversees multiple construction projects, coordinating stakeholders and suppliers while monitoring design standards, schedules, budgets, project information, and governance. It also provides technical guidance to project participants and supports client relationships, strategic decision-making, knowledge management, and process improvement. The role may include SOX control responsibilities where applicable. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. Turner & Townsend promotes a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a field related to construction.
Strong organizational and management skills, including the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with the broader team.
Effective presentation skills.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore, and construction project management tools.
Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manage stakeholders, including architects, engineers, and supply chains, to deliver compliant projects.
Analyze, track, and manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slips.
Verify that effective project governance, processes, and systems are utilized.
Ensure best practices are applied on all projects.
Produce formal project status reports and other reports as required.
Monitor multiple construction projects simultaneously to ensure approved design standards are applied correctly.
Manage supplier interfaces using monthly trackers and weekly reviews.
Manage the flow of project information through regular meetings and written communications.
Forecast and update key project milestones and budgets.
Manage and monitor local design teams in accordance with commission criteria.
Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors, and regional stakeholders.
Respond rapidly to requests for information (RFIs) from the field.
Provide expertise in cost control, value engineering, and constructability guidance where required.
Independently review status reports, drawing submittals, timelines, and costs from architects, contractors, and suppliers.
Assist in developing excellent client relationships to maximize new opportunities.
Advise project teams on approaches to achieve client and business objectives.
Ensure key information and lessons learned from each project are captured.
Identify opportunities to improve internal systems and processes.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.