Who is Turner & Townsend?

All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we’ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people’s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors.

Our purpose:

Transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.

The world is changing and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 75 years.

Our values:

Love a challenge: We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We don’t stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time.

Stronger together: We’re stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone.

Bring out the best in everyone: We bring out the best in everyone. We help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience. We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice.

Position Description

Title: Director, Project Management, Macau

• Full-time position based in Macau
• Responsibility for the Macau Office
• Reporting to Head of Real Estate, Hong Kong & Macau

Position Overview

We are seeking for a forward thinking and ambitious Director who will lead our Macau office and develop our Project Management offer, providing solutions that help our clients deliver successful outcomes, build and maintain client relationships (both existing and new targets), achieve confidence around project delivery, build profile and influence in the industry, ensure projects are effectively managed and controlled, and facilitate the capture and transfer of knowledge.

Today, our Macau real estate business consists of 16 professional staff focusing on Private and Public sector clients. The current core discipline in Macau is Quantity Surveying, and to date we have delivered Project Management services from our Hong Kong office. We are seeking to establish a local Project Management team. The Macau office works alongside our Hong Kong office which consists of 180+ professional staff.

As Director in-charge of the Macau Office, you will have wide-spread exposure to the business environment and our clients. You will have authority to act in the name of Turner & Townsend and your actions will have a considerable impact on future business and direction. 

Successful candidates will have a proven track record in managing people/teams, business development and client management in the consulting environment, and have an excellent understanding of industry best practice across the life cycle of projects. It is critical that the successful candidate is based in Macau. The leadership of people is key in this role as you will take high level responsibility for all employees working within your office. You will assist the Head of Real Estate, Hong Kong & Macau to deliver against the business plan and determine future business plans for the office.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing the Macau P&L and reporting to the Head of Real Estate, Hong Kong & Macau on business performance, progress against business plan, corporate governance, compliance, risks and issues.
• Act as an ambassador for Turner & Townsend, actively seek out contacts, leads and opportunities and advise on how to best position and secure new work.
• Develop and implement business development strategies, pursuing key project opportunities, new business targets, and clients.
• Managing key client accounts and winning new business through organic growth and referral.
• Developing solutions to clients that articulate our services, methodology and approach, experience, and differentiators.
• Providing advice to clients on overcoming the key risks, issues, and challenges to successfully deliver projects in Macau.
• Develop and implement project set-up and delivery strategies.
• Providing oversight, assurance and problem solving on projects as required.
• Support team leaders on project/client negotiations and contract execution/administration.
• Act as a role model for our ‘One Business’ culture, supporting its staff, initiatives, and policies within the wider business.
• Assume mentoring position for our team to maximize their potential in the business. Encourage the professional development and advancement of your team.
• Identify and attract senior level talent in the local market to fill any management gaps or maximize our potential in the market.
• Collaborate with the other business lines and teams (e.g. Marketing, HR, Finance, etc)
• Support with improving Turner & Townsend’s brand recognition in the market, attending functions, events, presentations, and meetings representing the company
• Having a voice in the market speaking at external events and publishing thought leadership.
• Always acting with the highest integrity, caring for the safety and wellbeing of others.

• BSc Project Management or BSc Construction Management (or similar)
• Post-Graduate qualification preferable
• Professional Registration preferable
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in a senior role in the built environment
• Experienced in Business Development and delivering successful projects in Asia.  
• Preferably experienced in multiple sectors
• Proven ability to analyse complex problems, interpret operational needs and develop integrated, creative solutions
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage and lead effectively in a team environment
• Be willing to travel for business purposes as required

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/

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