Project Manager-Retail Bank Ground Up Construction

Turner & Townsend • Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Project Manager provides consulting services to a financial services client account, supporting strategic business objectives for retail bank construction. The role leads ground-up construction and new branch renovations in Florida, with projects focused on the Atlantic Coast or Tampa/Orlando markets based on the candidate’s location. It covers commercial real estate projects from initiation through completion, including planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout. The position is remote and requires project-site visits involving approximately 20%–40% day travel weekly.

The Project Manager works directly with clients and reviews project scope, delivery resources, estimates and budgets, schedules, quality control, and risks. The role also involves construction progress monitoring and review of costs, payment requisitions, contracts, schedules, project documentation, design materials, permits, and approvals. The position may include SOX control responsibilities where applicable. On-site presence and requirements may change based on client needs.

Requirements

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent combinations of experience and education will be considered.
• Five to eight years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with Kahua, MS Project, or similar project management software.
• General knowledge of leases, contracts, and construction practices, and ability to read architectural drawings.
• Strong organizational skills and an inquisitive mentality.
• Advanced math skills, including the ability to calculate percentages, fractions, and other financial-related figures.

Nice To Haves

• LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s).
• Experience with Smartsheet.
• Ground-up construction, retail, and/or financial services experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage all areas of commercial real estate project management, including planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
• Interface directly with clients to prepare project scope, delivery resource requirements, cost estimates and budgets, work plans and schedules, quality control, and risk identification.
• Conduct periodic construction-site visits to monitor progress, review completed work, and assess whether work is proceeding properly and generally in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Review contractors’ direct-cost payment requisitions, budget status, subcontracts, bonds or subcontractor default insurance, change orders, monthly job cost reports, contingency adequacy, construction and disbursement schedules, lien waivers, and related documentation.
• Review contract blueprints and specifications for completeness and general compliance with commonly accepted architectural and engineering methodologies.
• Analyze the developer’s direct and indirect cost budget, including supporting cost estimates, and coordinate with the Cost Advisory group on parameter estimates, spot quantity take-offs, and supporting-documentation reviews.
• Review and comment on construction agreements, subcontracts, architectural and engineering design agreements, building loan agreements, and contractor and architect qualification statements.
• Review and comment on construction and disbursement schedules and submitted documents, including zoning approvals, certified surveys, building permits and approvals, utility approval letters, soil and foundation engineering reports, and designer certifications of code and ADA compliance.
• Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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