Construction Project Manager - K-12 Education

Heery • Beaufort, SC

1d • 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 oversees project management from planning and design through construction, occupancy, and closeout, while coordinating with the client, design professionals, contractors, administrators, and other consultants. The position manages project budget, schedule, procurement, quality, risk, communications, change control, documentation, and financial status. 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; K-12 education project experience is desirable.
• 5–8 years of Owner’s Representative or Project Management experience, or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and 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.
• Ability to manage projects to appropriate quality standards and complete them efficiently and on time.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with clients and cross-functional team members.
• Experience as an effective 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.
• College degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Professional registration such as PE, RA, or AIA.
• LEED accreditation.
• PMP or PgMP certification.
• Experience working on K-12 education projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design professionals, contractors, and administrators to ensure project deliverables meet contract specifications, applicable codes and regulations, and district policy.
• Manage all facets of individual projects, including budget, schedule, procurement, quality, and risk, from planning and design through construction, occupancy, and closeout.
• Interface with the client and other consultants throughout project stages.
• Plan projects and produce detailed project plans and action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule.
• Monitor performance and track project progress against goals, objectives, approved budgets, and timelines; report status and variances.
• Manage the change control process, assess change requests, make recommendations, obtain client approvals, and issue change orders.
• Assess change requests for effects on scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk, with management support.
• Manage project information flow through regular meetings and written communications; prepare project budget progress and other reports.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards set by Turner & Townsend Heery and the client.
• Help develop proposals for new work or variations to existing projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management procedures, templates, and products, and refer ideas to the appropriate line manager.
• Contribute as part of the project delivery team to achieve project goals.
• Implement communications plans, prepare meeting minutes and written reports, and facilitate project meetings when appropriate.
• Establish effective project governance, processes, and systems for project delivery.
• Maintain accurate, timely, coordinated project data and documentation.
• Implement risk management routines with management support, identify risks, develop mitigation and contingency plans, and carry out actions to reduce or eliminate risks.
• Ensure prompt client invoicing and monitor project and program financial status.
• Track and manage project budget components using the financial system.
• Identify business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities.
• Share and retain key information and data effectively and appropriately.

Benefits

• The company promotes a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• Employees have the opportunity and voice to affect change.

What This Job Offers

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