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Turner & Townsend seeks a Director of Construction Project Management Design and Industrialization to join our team in the Memphis, TN area to support a newly built battery manufacturing facility. This individual will be overseeing the project design process and industrialization of the production line throughout the project life cycle.  

Director Responsibilities:  

• Direct oversight of design and the production process for our battery manufacturing client.
• Financial management – Ensuring prompt client invoicing and utilizing the financial system to monitor a project’s financial status. 
• Project planning, including producing a detailed project plan. 
• Work with and overseeing the A/E firms on design evolution and drawing reviews.  
• Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client, through regular meetings and written communications. 
• Work with the general contractors on procurement bid package reviews, recommendations, order submissions, tracking and invoice approval.  
• Preparing formal project budget progress and other reports. 
• Manage the resourcing of staff with project workload.  
• If support is needed in the wider business, construct bids for new work in concert with business generation and senior management.  
• Ability to negotiate contract fees ensuring profitable outcomes for Business Unit.  
• Provide weekly updates regarding the status of projects, initiatives, and staffing, and where appropriate, highlighting issues of concern, and/or conflict.  
• Contribute, as a member of the Senior Management team, to the creation and implementation of strategic and financial plans focused on the growth and development of the Business Unit.  
• Prepare and deliver client presentations on topics of relevant experience and knowledge and/or partnering with other team members to generate new business.  
• Attend relevant networking events and promotional opportunities.  
• Process Improvement-Improve cost management procedures, templates, products and strive to continuously improve the services provided to clients.  
• Knowledge Management-Ensure that key knowledge and learning generated from each commission is effectively managed and captured in the Turner & Townsend internal database.  
• Financial Management-Utilize the tools provided to track the ongoing margin levels, monthly fee/resource forecasts for each commission and financial reports.  
• Provide effective line management to Associate Directors, Senior Consultants and Consultants.  
• Coach and mentor staff, assisting them to achieve professional designations and career growth objectives.  
• Ensure the development of priority plans including risk mitigation, performance measurements, management controls and critical success factors.  
• Ensure client invoices are accurate and issued on a timely basis. Following up on accounts receivable.  

• Experience managing a local team and direct reports.  
• General line management operational responsibilities.  
• Experience managing construction projects of large manufacturing facilities, or relatable experience. 
• Proven track record of delivering high quality project management services across the full project lifecycle. 
• Ability to advise at a strategic level during the project conception stage, including providing advice on the different approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve the client’s overall objectives. 
• Great time management skills. Ensure that the project is managed to the right quality standards, completed efficiently and on time. 
• Ability to build strong working relationships with clients and cross-functional team members. 
• Experienced working as an effective team member within the context of delivering a specific commission. 
• Business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities, are identified. 
• Key information and data are effectively shared and appropriately retained. 

Education / Experience:  

• +10 years of relevant technical and leadership experience overseeing major construction projects or programs.  
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in civil engineering or construction management.  
• Prior experience as a people manager.

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

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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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