Senior Project Manager-Corporate Office MEP Infrastructure & Renovations Construction

Turner & Townsend • Knoxville, TN

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager provides consulting services for a financial services client account, helping achieve the client’s strategic business objectives. As an Owner’s Representative, the role manages projects from initiation through completion, leading office infrastructure and facility renovation construction projects nationally, with a focus on the southeastern United States. Projects may include HVAC, chiller, UPS, generator, other MEP upgrades, and interior and exterior renovations in occupied office facilities. The role is remote and requires approximately 20%–40% travel to client sites, including Charlotte, North Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; and Johnson City, Tennessee.

The position manages multiple real estate projects across planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout. It works directly with clients on project scope, resource requirements, cost estimates and budgets, schedules and milestones, quality control, and risk identification. The Senior Project Manager reports on projects to the Project Management Director and other business leaders, supports and coaches other Project Managers, coordinates project delivery resources and procurement, and works with project teams to keep work on schedule and resolve issues. The role also contributes to improved methods, products, processes, standards, and operational plans, while modeling company values and influencing stakeholders to support project objectives.

Requirements

• Currently authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 8–10 years of relevant experience; a combination of experience and education may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Solid track record working with senior leadership in a strategic capacity and ability to lead delivery resource projects.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment while leading multiple projects and/or programs at varying stages.
• Advanced interpersonal and inquisitive skills.

Nice To Haves

• LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s).
• Owner’s Representative experience for a Class A financial or professional services client.
• Infrastructure/MEP experience.
• Experience with Procore and Textura.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple real estate projects through planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
• Work directly with clients to prepare project scopes, delivery resource requirements, cost estimates and budgets, work plans and schedules, quality control, and risk identification.
• Report project status to the Project Management Director and other business leaders.
• Manage and coach other Project Managers to develop their knowledge and expertise.
• Define project delivery resources using pre-qualified lists or the project qualification process.
• Conduct complex requests for proposals, evaluate bids, and recommend resources to clients.
• Keep project functions on schedule and ensure issues are resolved or escalated.
• 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 departmental objectives.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and operational plans supporting functional goals.
• Lead by example, model company values, and persuade stakeholders—including senior leaders—to support a different point of view when appropriate.

Benefits

• A flexible working environment that supports work-life balance.
• An inclusive workplace where employees have the opportunity and voice to affect change.

What This Job Offers

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