Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.

Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.

Turner & Townsend Heery are seeking a Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager to provide full project management and owner’s representation services for a large-scale education project.

*Must be able to travel to project location during all project phases.

Responsibilities:

• Will support the Project Manager with oversite of the management and administration of project through all project phases from design, pre-construction to construction close out.
• Will support the Project Manager with project support staff for final decisions on overall project cost controls, schedule management and quality inspection assurance efforts.
• Responsible for anticipating and resolving potential problems that may jeopardize project success.
• Assures that projects adhere to approved scope, are completed within budget, on schedule and at the prescribed level of quality. 
• Assures compliance with sustainability and construction technology.
• Will support Project Manager in developing relationships with key project stakeholders.
• Other technical and administrative units, jurisdictional approval agencies, and influential university community members to support project management activities and facilitate timely resolution of project challenges.
• Will support the Project Manager in the preparation of the documents required by Procurement for soliciting design, construction, and capital equipment services.
• Maintains project records and produces various reports.
• Maintains critical project information in an automated project management system (E-builder) on a continuous basis.

• Must possess thorough knowledge of construction management practices with ability to work within a project team environment with minimum supervision.
• Ability to coordinate work with customer departments, campus administration, designers, other project managers, government agencies, and other service and support agencies.
• Ability to manage project finances, make and review estimates, negotiate contract change orders with A/E firms and contractors, and to develop and manage value-engineering efforts.
• Ability to review construction drawings and specifications for constructability.
• Knowledge of national, state and local codes and regulations applicable to the design and construction of facilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the use of a computer for email, reports, automated project management systems and MS office programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering and/or Construction Management with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience, one (1) year of which includes project management support experience in a position which demonstrates leadership and independent decision making.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
 

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

#LI-KO1

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.