Senior Construction Project Manager K-12 Projects

Heery•Boston, MA

2d•$130,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Turner & Townsend is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead a staff responsible for individual, multi-disciplined project solutions for K-12 clients, with direct accountability for project delivery. The ideal candidates will have a background working on construction projects related to K-12, Higher Education, or the Public Sector.

Requirements

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business documents.
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive issues.
Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches and articles using distinctive style.
Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups.
Ability to motivate and negotiate effectively with key employees, top management, and client groups to take desired action.
Requires in-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles.
Ability to calculate complex figures.
Ability to forecast and prepare budgets.
Conducts financial/business analysis including the preparation of reports.
Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations.
Draws upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.
Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
Knowledge in MS Project, , contracts, and construction practices.
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BEng/BArch) from an accredited University, Master’s Degree preferred not required.
Minimum ten years of experience in a construction project management role related to K-12, higher education, or public sector projects.
Prior experience in a supervisory position (direct report responsibilities) required if specific duties include direct report responsibilities.
MCPPO Required
Experience with MGL Chapter 149 and 149(a) projects

Nice To Haves

PMP (US and/or Canada), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), and LEED AP desired.

Responsibilities

Manages all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual real estate projects including planning, design, construction, occupancy and closeout.
Demonstrates capability to read, understand and apply standard to complex documents affecting real estate projects, including but not limited to agreements/contracts, leases, work letters, project charters, surveys and drawings.
Interfaces directly with clients to define project requirements.
Prepares scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimate & budget, cash flow, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
Identifies project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through individual project qualification process.
Conducts standard to complex request for proposals; completes bid analysis; leads evaluation interviews, recommends resources to clients.
Leads project delivery resources/team (typically larger more experienced team) providing project guidance and direction to achieve project goals.
Implements communication plan for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep client and project resources informed.
Facilitates project meetings.
Implement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements.
Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and coordinated.
Tracks progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved timelines.
Reports status and variances.
Creates action plans to meet objectives, budget and schedule.
Implements change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure client approvals, and issue change orders.
Assesses change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk.
Demonstrates ability to identify complex project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
Demonstrates a knowledge of projects & project management within the context of business results (business case, larger economic implications, business risk, etc.).
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
Provides formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area.
Approves subordinate's recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination.
Effectively recommends same for direct reports to next level management for review and approval.
Plans and monitors appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime.
Prepares and delivers performance appraisal for staff.
Mentors and coaches team members to further develop competencies.
Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.
Manages 3rd party project delivery resources/team (typically larger more experienced team).
Responsible for identifying training needs, tracking performance, coaching, and motivating team members.