At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver.  As a result our people get to work on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Turner & Townsend’s vision is to expand our global footprint. The US is currently our biggest growth market, however we have opportunities across the globe. So wherever you are, if you are the right candidate, we want to hear from you.

Do you want to be part of the in-house team helping one of the biggest technology companies in the world deliver its vision?  Turner & Townsend is engaged to support our client with many complex projects, and we are seeking the ideal Project Manager to act as the day-to-day interface with the client and drive this large-scale data center construction project to achieve an excellent outcome. You have a chance to be a key player in our technological future, as part of a team of innovative professionals shaping our built environment.

We are looking for a Project Manager – Owner’s Representative to support a corporate, tenant improvement construction project. The role will be responsible for all aspects of project delivery, from inception through to commissioning. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years construction field experience working on large-scale Commercial Real Estate, and/or Tenant Improvement projects, in addition to the ability to be highly effective in a client facing role.

Job Objectives:

• Pre-construction/ Design/ Planning
• Work with GC and AE to create and establish the Master Project Schedule, based on the Critical Path and key milestones
• Create and establish the Master Project Budget, including soft costs and hard costs
• Support contract negotiation, typically in concert with the Client’s PM and legal counsel, including establishment of all GC “business terms” including mark-ups, fees, insurance, labor rates, escalation, etc.
• Coordinate Design Team activities
• Ensure AE is completing the complete list of City and/or other Authority approvals process, permitting, etc.
• Coordinate Constructability review of the project documents
• Provide / Gather cost estimates working with subs and other vendors for scope gaps/changes
• Coordinate any Value Engineering efforts

Construction:

• Manage GC and other directly contracted vendors by working with the onsite Construction Management team
• Manage Cost / Change Control, including change order review, negotiation, & recommendations, delay analysis
• Ensure Budget Management and Tracking
• Schedule monitoring, tracking and analysis
• Ensure document control (track and coordinate addenda, bulletins, new drawing sets, clarifications, etc.) process is in place
• Ensure QA/QC is being followed and report any issues/gaps
• Ensure tracking of all key project documents, including submittals, RFI’s, change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases, etc. is being enforced
• Coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors working with supply chain and consultants

Close Out:

• Initiate close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance with the client doc control team, setting timelines and responsibilities
• Establish close out documentation requirements. Ensure receipt of all close-out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, etc.
• Ensure punch list, substantial completion and final completion process through onsite Construction management team
• Negotiate, resolve and close out any outstanding change orders, quality issues or disputes
• Process and track any final invoices, payment applications, retention payments, etc.
• Prepare and submit final project accounting and budget
• Assist client in scheduling, coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors, consultants.

Your qualifications and experience: 

• 8-12 years of Project Management experience
• Formal Project Management methods
• Cross functional team participation in a high-tech, dynamic environment
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Proven track record in delivering high-quality programs
• Ability to present to senior management to gain approvals
• Passionate about solving complex challenges within aggressive timelines
• Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and quickly-changing environment.

Preferred Education:  

• Masters or Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following: Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering

Recommended Experience:  

• Experience corporate interiors, tenant improvement is preferred.
• Consultant experience, preferred
• Construction field experience is preferred.

Turner & Townsend is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters  If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan, please email [email protected].  If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 713-457-9400 or [email protected].  This telephone line and email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

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