Senior Project Manager - K-12 Construction Projects

Heery • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Turner & Townsend HEERY is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Project Manager with K-12 construction experience to join its team. The role supports large-scale K-12 education construction projects and involves overseeing multiple projects, coordinating project stakeholders and suppliers, and helping ensure projects meet approved design standards and client objectives. The position also provides technical guidance, monitors schedules and costs, supports client relationships, and contributes to improving project systems and processes. On-site requirements may change based on client needs. SOX control responsibilities may be part of the role where applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or another applicable field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of relevant project management experience.
• Public-sector Owner’s Representative/Advisor experience.
• Strong organizational and management skills, with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with the broader team.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore, and construction project management tools.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with education projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholders, including architects, engineers, and supply chains, to deliver compliant projects.
• Analyze, track, and manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule delays.
• Ensure effective project governance, processes, and systems are used.
• Ensure best practices are applied on projects.
• Produce formal project status reports and other reports as required.
• Monitor multiple construction projects to ensure approved design standards are applied correctly.
• Manage supplier interfaces through monthly trackers and weekly reviews.
• Manage the flow of project information through regular meetings and written communications.
• Forecast and update key project milestones.
• Manage and monitor local design teams in accordance with commission criteria.
• Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors, and regional stakeholders.
• Respond rapidly to requests for information (RFIs) from the field.
• Provide expertise in cost control, value engineering, and constructability guidance as needed.
• Independently review status reports, drawing submittals, timelines, and costs from architects, contractors, and suppliers.
• Assist in developing strong client relationships to maximize new opportunities.
• Advise project teams on approaches that support client and business objectives.
• Capture key information and lessons learned from each project.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal systems and processes.

Benefits

• Flexible working environment that supports work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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