Project Manager - Construction

Turner & Townsend•Kansas City, MO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend seeks an experienced Project Manager to support corporate real estate and capital improvement projects throughout the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. The Project Manager serves as an owner's representative, leading projects from initiation through closeout and delivering strong client service while meeting objectives for scope, budget, schedule, quality, and stakeholder expectations. The role manages multiple concurrent projects, including renovations, workplace, infrastructure, and facility improvements. It is based in Kansas City, Missouri, and requires regular client meetings and site visits. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. SOX control responsibilities may also be part of the role, where applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate, Business, or a related field.
At least 5 years of project management experience within commercial real estate, corporate occupier, construction, owner's representative, or consulting environments.
Experience managing capital improvement, workplace, renovation, or facility-related projects.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities.
Strong knowledge of project budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and consultant management.
Excellent client-facing, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Strong organizational and problem-solving capabilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management platforms such as Microsoft Project, Procore, or Smartsheet.
Regular client meetings and site visits are required.

Nice To Haves

PMP, CCM, or similar certification.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
Manage multiple concurrent capital projects, including renovations, workplace, infrastructure, and facility improvement initiatives.
Lead project planning, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and procurement strategies.
Coordinate and manage architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, forecasts, and status reporting.
Monitor project performance and proactively identify and mitigate risks affecting cost, schedule, or quality.
Facilitate project meetings and communicate status, risks, and key milestones to client stakeholders and leadership teams.
Review consultant and contractor deliverables, contracts, proposals, schedules, and cost estimates.
Manage project change control processes and ensure client approvals are obtained as required.
Support project construction, occupancy, turnover, and closeout activities.
Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to provide additional value.
Ensure application of best practices, governance procedures, and quality standards on all projects.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and capture lessons learned across projects.
Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.