Senior Project Manager-MEP Building Automation Controls

Turner & Townsend•Detroit, MI

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager provides consulting services to a financial services client account, helping achieve the client’s strategic business objectives. The role leads office infrastructure construction projects onsite and regionally, including MEP upgrades and installations in occupied smart-building offices, with an emphasis on Building Management Systems (BMS) automation controls. As an Owner’s Representative, the Senior Project Manager manages projects from initiation through completion, including planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout. The position has a hybrid schedule and approximately 20% regional out-of-town travel. The role includes managing multiple real estate projects, developing project scopes, resource requirements, cost estimates and budgets, schedules, quality controls, and risk plans. The Senior Project Manager works with clients and project teams, oversees procurement and bid evaluations, monitors schedules and resolves issues, reports to the Project Management Director and business leaders, and coaches other Project Managers. The position also contributes to functional standards, processes, and operational plans, and leads through example while influencing stakeholders across teams.

Requirements

Currently authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree.
8–10 years of relevant experience.
Owner’s Representative experience for a Class A financial or professional services client.
Infrastructure and MEP experience.
Strong track record working with senior leadership in a strategic capacity and leading delivery resources on projects.
Ability to lead multiple projects and/or programs at varying stages in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Knowledge of PM Web or similar project management software.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
PE, LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s).
Strong knowledge of BMS controls, building automation, and smart buildings.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple real estate projects through planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
Work with clients to prepare project scopes, delivery resource requirements, cost estimates and budgets, work plans and schedules, quality controls, and risk identification.
Report on projects to the Project Management Director and other business leaders.
Manage and coach other Project Managers.
Identify project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through the project qualification process.
Conduct complex requests for proposals, complete bid evaluations, and recommend resources to clients.
Keep project functions on schedule and ensure issues are resolved or advanced.
Facilitate regular meetings to review active and pending project status.
Collaborate on solutions and guide project teams through implementation and completion.
Develop improved methods for achieving individual and department objectives.
Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and operational plans supporting functional goals.
Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with company values.
Influence stakeholders, including senior leaders with differing interests, to consider alternative points of view.