Director - Project Management

Turner & Townsend•Wide Ruins, AZ

2d•$170,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Director of Project Management to lead and develop a team of Project Managers and oversee the delivery of project management services on major projects and programs. The Director is responsible for service excellence, continued growth of the project management offering, client engagement, and market outreach. The role includes strategic and operational management across multiple sectors, including resource planning, financial management, business generation, and staff training and development. The successful candidate will set the team's strategy in alignment with the Business Plan, develop people and promote an inclusive learning culture, and act as a brand ambassador in the construction market. The position also supports client development, project and service delivery, quality and process improvement, audits, financial tracking, proposals, talent planning, and mentorship. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a construction-related field.
12 or more years of relevant construction project management experience.
At least 2 years managing large, high-performing, multidisciplinary teams in a consulting environment.
Proven track record of successful project management service delivery for clients.
Demonstrated business development ambition and acumen, including experience driving business growth.
Major construction sector experience with high-caliber clients, such as in commercial real estate, data centers, life sciences, industrial manufacturing, or natural resources.
Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a project management team and ensure it meets its accountabilities.
Lead client communications and oversee the services delivered by the project management team.
Research construction market conditions, including analysis of officially published data.
Produce thought leadership reports that provide insights into the construction market.
Manage Project Management Services strategically and operationally across a variety of sectors, including resource planning, financial management, business generation, and training and development.
Set a team strategy and ambition in line with the Business Plan.
Develop exceptional people and promote a culture of learning, respect, and inclusivity.
Ensure information and learning from commissions are entered into internal databases and shared.
Identify and implement improvements to internal systems and processes.
Ensure compliance with quality standards and participate in ISO audits.
Develop priority plans, risk mitigation, KPI and appraisal measures, management controls, and critical success factors based on company goals.
Undertake internal BMS audits and coordinate and represent the office in external audits conducted by the certification authority.
Develop market understanding, act as a brand ambassador, and create opportunities with existing and new clients.
Identify and pursue cross-selling opportunities.
Participate in meetings with senior leadership, Directors, and staff, and prepare and deliver presentations.
Track revenue, margin levels, monthly fees, and resource requirements for commissions using internal software.
Prepare proposals and RFP responses for new clients and projects.
Attend relevant networking events and other promotional opportunities with Directors.
Support staff training and mentorship and promote career progression.
Partner with talent acquisition to attract talent, manage resource requirements, and plan for future staffing needs.
Model a one-business culture that balances the needs of people, clients, stakeholders, and society.