Senior Project Manager (Industrial) - Construction

Turner & Townsend•Chicago, IL
•$140,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its team, supporting large-scale industrial construction projects. The role oversees multiple projects and coordinates clients, project teams, architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to support compliant delivery against approved designs, schedules, and client objectives. It also provides project controls and technical guidance, maintains effective governance and communications, and supports client relationships and business objectives. The position may include SOX control responsibilities where applicable. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. The company promotes a flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or another applicable bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 5–7 years of relevant project management 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.

Responsibilities

  • Manage stakeholders, including architects, engineers, and supply chains, to deliver compliant projects.
  • Analyze, track, and manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slips.
  • Verify that effective project governance, processes, and systems are utilized.
  • Ensure best practices are applied across projects.
  • Produce formal project status reports and other required reports.
  • Monitor multiple construction projects simultaneously to ensure approved design standards are applied correctly.
  • Manage supplier interfaces using monthly trackers and weekly reviews.
  • Manage project information flow 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 RFIs from the field.
  • Provide expertise in cost control, value engineering, and constructability as required.
  • Independently review status reports, drawing submittals, timelines, and costs from architects, contractors, and suppliers.
  • Assist in developing excellent client relationships with a view to maximizing new opportunities.
  • Advise project teams on approaches to achieve client and business objectives.
  • Ensure key project information and learnings are captured.
  • Identify ways to improve internal systems and processes.
  • Adhere to applicable SOX control responsibilities.

Benefits

  • Flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
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