Senior Program Manager Real Estate Portfolio & Capital Projects (Life Sciences)

Turner & Townsend-posted 3 months ago
$140,000 - $165,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
New York, NY
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Portfolio Program Manager to lead construction delivery and strategic oversight for a major capital program supporting a national portfolio of complex real estate expansion projects for a leading life sciences company. In this role, you will serve as the day-to-day interface with the client's real estate and capital projects team, overseeing program controls, project management best practices, and strategic planning. You will be responsible for ensuring consistent performance across a portfolio of construction projects, with a focus on governance, reporting, and continuous improvement.

  • Lead the implementation of project management and controls best practices across a national portfolio of capital projects.
  • Drive continuous improvement of internal and client-facing systems, including cost management tools, reporting frameworks, risk documentation, and scheduling processes.
  • Develop and manage program-level reporting for key stakeholders, including dashboards, KPIs, planning metrics, and performance tracking against baseline targets.
  • Support strategic capital planning and portfolio-level initiatives aligned with client goals.
  • Deliver training and onboarding programs for internal teams and client stakeholders to ensure consistent application of program controls.
  • Serve as the primary day-to-day interface with the client's real estate and capital projects team, ensuring alignment on governance, standards, and strategic priorities.
  • Participate in value engineering and cost optimization efforts across the portfolio.
  • Review and advise on master schedules, milestone sequencing, and critical path analysis.
  • Develop and manage program budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial plans.
  • Lead risk management activities, including identification, mitigation planning, and reporting.
  • Facilitate meetings with client stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and regulatory bodies to communicate program status and resolve issues.
  • Oversee QA/QC processes and ensure compliance with client standards and governance requirements.
  • Support the development of an end-to-end project controls framework from intake through closeout, incorporating feedback loops for continuous improvement.
  • SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in capital projects, construction, or real estate, with a focus on program or portfolio management.
  • Proven experience in a leadership role overseeing project controls and governance across a portfolio of capital projects.
  • Strong understanding of construction delivery processes, particularly within commercial real estate, life sciences, or infrastructure sectors.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex programs with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Power BI; ability to build and troubleshoot dashboards and reporting tools.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Experience presenting to senior leadership and gaining alignment on strategic initiatives.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering results within aggressive timelines.
  • Ability to travel or commute to client offices or project sites as needed.
  • Flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
  • Equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment.
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