Director of Project Management- Civic market

Heery • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking an experienced Senior Director of Project Management to lead the western Oregon civic market as part of the Western Region leadership team. The role is responsible for growing and improving the business unit through leadership, business development, client management, and service delivery. The successful candidate will lead and develop a team of Project Managers and oversee delivery of project management services for major projects and programs throughout western Oregon, supporting the broader team elsewhere in the state as needed. The role is based in the Tualatin office and focuses on service excellence, client engagement, market outreach, and continued growth of the project management offering.

The position also leads the strategic and operational management of Project Management Services, including resource planning, financial management, business generation, and staff training and development. The Senior Director works with regional and local leadership, clients, recruiting professionals, municipal authorities, and internal teams to deliver successful projects and build a learning-oriented, respectful, inclusive culture aligned with the company’s values.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a field related to construction.
• At least 15 years of relevant project management experience in the construction A-E-C industry.
• Experience in business development and in construction consultancy, advisory, architecture, or real estate industries.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the construction consultancy/advisory business and how it can add value or strategically enhance deliverables and initiatives.
• Ability to identify critical messages and unique selling points and communicate them clearly and effectively.
• Demonstrated experience leading alternative delivery projects, including Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, and CM/GC, and providing strategic owner advisory services through project planning and execution.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with ability to implement and enforce procedures and influence at all levels.
• Self-starter able to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Creative thinker able to communicate complex ideas simply, both in writing and verbally.
• Proven record of managing successful project management service delivery for clients.
• Experience managing teams of individual project managers and support staff.
• Strong knowledge of the western Oregon construction market.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal team members, clients, and cross-functional team members.
• Relevant technical and leadership experience overseeing major construction projects or programs.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, written, organizational, and communication skills.
• Business development ambition and acumen, with demonstrated experience achieving business growth.

Nice To Haves

• DBIA certification.

Responsibilities

• Support Western Region and Oregon Cost Center business generation and operations, focusing on the civic market and managing new and existing client relationships.
• Oversee business operations, services, deliverables, and value-driven offerings, and drive revenue through new work and contract renewals.
• Lead the project management team responsible for planning and executing projects in western Oregon.
• Manage the western Oregon project portfolio, including project management services, deliverables, collaborations, and resources.
• Identify client service delivery needs and determine the resources needed to deliver value-add results.
• Track project margins, monthly fee and resource forecasts, budgets, and financial reports using spreadsheets and accounting tools.
• Source, recruit, interview, and manage new talent in collaboration with recruiting professionals.
• Provide line management, coaching, and mentoring to support staff members’ professional and career development.
• Provide monthly updates on project, initiative, and staffing status, highlighting issues or conflicts when appropriate.
• Ensure client invoices are accurate and issued promptly, and follow up on accounts receivable.
• Liaise with municipal authorities having jurisdiction over projects.
• Participate in local and regional leadership alongside area directors and the cost center leader.
• Set team strategy and ambition in line with the Business Plan.
• Model a one-business culture that balances the needs of employees, clients, stakeholders, and society.
• Support staff training and mentorship and promote career progression.
• Prepare and support proposals and RFP responses for new clients and projects.
• Identify and implement improvements to internal systems and processes.
• Lead strategic and operational management of Project Management Services, including resource planning, financial management, business generation, and training and development.
• Develop exceptional people and promote a culture of learning, respect, and inclusivity.
• Uphold company values of respect, integrity, service, and excellence.
• Deliver project management services for major construction projects and programs, including alternative delivery projects and owner advisory services.

Benefits

• Healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• Opportunity for each employee to have a voice and affect change.

What This Job Offers

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