Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities include programs, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

As a Project Associate, you will provide support to project manage operations, administration and management for projects from start through completion. You’ll support the PM team and have oversight on complex project documentation preparation, escalations for project commitments, invoices & pay application processing. You will also have a hand in financial reconciliations, project reporting, project technology tools, and training resources.

This job is a part of the Project Management functional area that manages projects from initiation through completion. They identify resources, formal processes and tools for managing timelines, budgets, risks and changes.
 

What You’ll Do:
 

• Audit, request and provide reporting on Project Management key performance indicators.
• Create and maintain project policies and directives within the project operations manual.
• Function as systems administrators of internet-based project tracking system, project websites and job cost accounting system.
• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries about performance reports and project tracking system data.
• Assist project management executives in the implementation of and monitoring the adherence to project administrative practices and policies.
• Provide internal and external customer training on PM application.
• Assist project team in project close-out procedures.
• Serve as project team liaison to the D&T department on tracking desktop hardware and software issues.
• Train new administrative assistants and temporary employees on project policies and administration.
• Prepare routine and special client reports as required.
• Provide informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers – may coordinate and assign tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project.
• Initiate decisions with understanding of procedures and company policies to achieve set results and deadlines.
• Use existing procedures to solve straightforward problems while having a limited opportunity to exercise discretion.
• Impact through clearly defined duties, methods, and tasks are described in detail.
• Deliver own output by following defined procedures and processes under close supervision and guidance.

• Experience providing efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
• Ability to effectively present information.
• Knowledge of financial terms and principles and ability to conduct basic financial analyses.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents.
• Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations.
• Intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
• Intermediate skills with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED with up to 2 years of job-related experience.
• Ability to follow basic work routines and standards in the application of work.
• Communication skills to exchange straightforward information.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages, discounts, and markups.

The base salary range for this role is $80,000-$100,000. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

At Turner & Townsend, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Turner & Townsend is a global construction consultancy specializing in Program management, Cost management, and Advisory services. With a rich heritage spanning over 70 years, we have a proven track record of delivering outstanding results for our clients across various industries, including Infrastructure, Real Estate, Energy, and more. Our team of experts operates in over 100 offices worldwide, offering innovative solutions and driving positive change in the built environment.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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