Owner’s Representative Senior Project Manager

Turner & Townsend•Wilmington, NC

About The Position

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking an experienced Owner’s Representative Senior Project Manager to manage public-sector projects, including public community facilities, K–12, higher education, and municipal projects. The role oversees projects from planning and design through construction, occupancy, and closeout, managing budgets, schedules, procurement, quality, and risk. The position works closely with clients, consultants, project teams, and stakeholders, and may include on-site requirements that change based on client needs. The Senior Project Manager establishes project governance, processes, and systems; manages project information, change control, performance, and financial status; and prepares client-facing reports and communications. The role also leads project team members, supports proposals and business development, promotes quality and safety, and identifies improvements to project management procedures. SOX control responsibilities may apply where relevant.

Requirements

At least 10 years of project management experience.
Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager in the design and construction industry on public-sector projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to advise strategically during project conception, including on approaches to achieving 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.
Proven success leading internal and external project teams, mentoring junior staff, and managing project deliverables.
Ability to identify business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling.
Ability to effectively share and appropriately retain key information and data.
Demonstrated experience managing stakeholders and working in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a direct employee of a public-sector organization, such as a municipal or K–12 organization, or as a consultant to one.
CCM certification and/or PMP or PgMP certification.
Membership in relevant professional organizations.

Responsibilities

Manage all facets of individual projects, including budget, schedule, procurement, quality, and risk, from planning through closeout.
Interface with the client and other consultants at all project stages.
Plan projects, including producing detailed project plans.
Monitor and apply performance management techniques.
Manage the change control process.
Manage the flow of project information between the team and client through regular meetings and written communications.
Prepare formal project budget progress reports and other reports.
Ensure compliance with quality standards.
Construct 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.
Ensure design and construction teams are aware of quality, safety, health, and environmental issues.
Establish effective project governance, processes, and systems for use throughout the project.
Analyze project resources and assign responsibilities accordingly.
Ensure prompt client invoicing and use the financial system to monitor project financial status.
Provide clear and accurate reporting for client communication and stakeholder engagement.
Lead multiple team members through various project stages, applying an understanding of the project life cycle.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and cross-functional team members.
Mentor junior staff and manage project deliverables.
Identify business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities.
Share and appropriately retain key information and data.