Project Management Director

Turner & Townsend • New York, NY

1d • $225 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Turner & Townsend Project Management Director, you’ll be responsible for client management and department-related management services within multiple geographic markets, programs, and asset classes to achieve the company's strategic business objectives by delivering outstanding results to our client.
This job is part of the Enterprise Project Management division. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion for dedicated client groups as part of a multi-service outsourcing contract. You will be responsible for global teams delivering commercial office fit-out, retail and Move Adds & Change services.
You are an expert Real Estate Project Management Director with a minimum of 12+ years post-graduate experience in real estate project management looking for the next step or are currently undertaking a similar role in a similar environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 12-15 years of relevant real estate project delivery experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Polished communicator with experience presenting and liaising with client executive and C-Suite level employees.
• In-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles and the ability to analyze the most complex business/financial data and develop innovative solutions.
• Ability to exchange sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to motivate the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on own job discipline, multiple job disciplines, and department.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Expert organizational skills with an unrivaled inquisitive mindset.
• Ideally you have international project delivery experience and experience with clients/organizations in the financial and professional services sector.

Nice To Haves

• LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s) preferred.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the client and manage client expectations on resourcing needs, project and program performance, risks, status reporting, and issues escalation
• Direct all phases of the delivery process for large and high-profile clients including procurement, contracting, planning, tracking, and execution
• Provide formal supervision to direct report employees in Canada, the US and EMEA. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
• Ensure that contract procurement, negotiation, execution, administration, and closeouts are accurate, timely, and compliant.
• Develop new business growth and maintain existing business relationships.
• Maintain full responsibility for the financial performance of market, program, and client accounts.
• Identify complex project risks, lead reviews, and develop risk mitigation and backup plans.
• Apply deep knowledge of multiple disciplines, broad industry knowledge, and commercial awareness. Drive financial and functional performance within disciplines and across business.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with Turner & Townsend values. Negotiate with senior management, customers, and external parties of divergent interests to reach an agreement of strategic importance while being guided by the business segment and the organization's functional strategy.
• Conceptualize new methods, techniques, processes, and standards across job disciplines or functions.
• Direct the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems by applying advanced critical thinking.
• Work in partnership with the Account Alliance Director, Facility Management teams, Transaction teams, Procurement and other teams to provide a fully integrated and seamless service.
• Ensure that all account KPI’s and SLA’s are achieved.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Benefits

• 100% covered health and dental benefits for you and your dependents (including paramedical services)
• Health spending account, to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program
• RRSP option with company matching
• Annual learning and development budget
• Access to a range of online learning tools, and support for career development and growth
• Coverage of one professional membership or license fee per year, if directly related to your role
• We believe in work-life balance, so you can recharge and take care of what matters most with vacation, flex and sick days
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives
• Commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees