Senior Consultant, Design Management

Turner & Townsend • Houston, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Consultant, Design Project Manager to join our team and partner with our client, supporting designs for new and existing construction builds. The Senior Consultant, Design Project Manager should have an architectural background in the construction industry and be experienced in Design/Architecture/Civil works. This position provides support and reports to the assigned Project Manager(s) or Project Director. The role involves frequent interaction with the Owner/Client, consultants, design professionals, and contractors. The Senior Consultant will directly assist the Project Manager(s) in managing, coordinating, and administering the project through all phases of design and construction. A key responsibility is ensuring all aspects of client services are delivered at the highest level to meet client needs. The role aids in the preparation of various project documents, including reports, schedules, invoices, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes/agendas, daily reports, change orders, inspections, closeout documents, and client presentations for programming, design, and construction. This includes assisting in maintaining information within project management software. The Senior Consultant will coordinate and schedule meetings with the project team as directed by the Project Manager(s), communicate conceptual designs, and create/maintain project documentation before, during, and after construction. Responsibilities also include the maintenance of Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for architectural elements, reviewing and informing design RFPs, and managing external design consultants throughout the design and construction process. Effective communication of design standards to internal and external project partners is crucial. The role requires managing multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously and thinking outside the box to find innovative solutions to reduce costs without negatively impacting quality or reliability.

Requirements

• College Degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture.
• Experience and working in Project Management on large-scale construction programs.
• Experienced in Design/Architecture/Civil works.
• Solid working proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role.
• Team player; ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Provides support and reports to the assigned Project Manager(s) or Project Director.
• Directly assist the Project Manager(s) in managing, coordinating and administering the project through all phases of design and construction.
• Responsible for ensuring all aspects of client services are delivered at the highest level to ensure the client’s needs are addressed.
• Aids in the preparation of documents (reports, schedules, invoices, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes/agendas, daily reports, change orders, inspections, closeout and client presentations) for programming, design and construction and will assist in maintaining information in project management software.
• Coordinate to schedule meetings with the project team as directed by the Project Manager(s).
• Communicate conceptual designs and create/maintain project documentation before, during, and after construction.
• Maintenance of Basis of Design, prototype design, and template specifications for architectural elements.
• Review and inform design RFPs.
• Manage our external design consultants through the design and construction process.
• Effectively communicate design standards to internal and external project partners.
• Manage multiple fast paced projects simultaneously.
• Think outside of the box to find innovative solutions prior to and during the construction process to reduce costs without negative impacts on quality or reliability.

Benefits

• A great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• Support to succeed both in work and life.
• Promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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