Senior Construction Project Manager - Public Sector

Turner & Townsend•Washington, DC

About The Position

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support large-scale construction projects in the public sector. The role provides overall management and administration across pre-design, design, construction, commissioning, and close-out. It oversees project authorization and funding, financial performance, selection and administration of design professionals and contractors, project teams, equipment acquisition, and coordination with client representatives. The position manages cost, schedule, quality, safety, project records, and reporting, and anticipates risks while ensuring projects meet approved scope, budget, schedule, and quality requirements. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. SOX control responsibilities may apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
The posting states a minimum of “ten (15) years” of related experience managing large occupied MEP renovation projects over $50 million through all design and construction phases and managing A/E consultant services and construction administration.
Knowledge of sound design and construction management practices and principles across planning, estimating, scheduling, inspection, and financial closeout.
Ability to manage and coordinate design and construction projects with minimal supervision.
Experience in grading design and earthwork, with site design construction knowledge.
Effective oral and written communication skills and computer skills for email, correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, and automated project management systems.
Ability to create management reports.
Ability to coordinate work with customer departments, campus administration, designers, other project managers, government agencies, and service and support agencies.
Ability to manage project finances, prepare and review estimates, negotiate contract change orders with A/E firms and contractors, and develop and manage value-engineering efforts.
Ability to perform contractor and A/E evaluations.
Ability to review construction drawings and specifications for constructability.
Knowledge of national, state, and local codes and regulations applicable to site-work (horizontal) design and construction.
Ability to function in a team-oriented environment and take on new tasks with enthusiasm and energy.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Professional registration and CCM.

Responsibilities

Manage and administer pre-design, design, construction, commissioning, and close-out services.
Confirm project authorization and funding before activities begin; prepare cash-flow projections and monitor financial performance.
Oversee acquisition and receipt of capital equipment and coordinate client move-in and start-up.
Administer selection of design professionals, consultants, and contractors, including preparing scopes of work, soliciting services, evaluating credentials and references, interviewing candidates, and negotiating fees and services.
Provide leadership to individuals associated with each capital project.
Manage or coordinate technical discipline team members, specialty consultants, construction inspectors, and project support staff.
Partner with planners on scope development, cost estimates, and project scheduling; assist maintenance and operations staff with warranty compliance as needed.
Work closely with client representatives on a day-to-day basis.
Ensure safe working practices during construction.
Provide project cost control, schedule management, and quality assurance from pre-design through closeout.
Anticipate potential problems that may jeopardize project success and identify alternative solutions.
Ensure projects adhere to approved scope and are completed within budget, on schedule, and at the prescribed quality level.
Maintain project records, produce reports, and continuously maintain critical project information in an automated project management system.
Perform other duties as assigned.