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.

Our 12-month internship in collaboration with Year Up provides you with a structured learning environment to help you become a well-rounded consultant and accelerate your career.

The Internship starts with a formal induction, giving you the opportunity to start building your internal networks and deepen your understanding of Turner & Townsend and the NYCHA Monitorship. Turner & Townsend focuses on Project Management, Controls and Performance, Cost and Commercial Management or data and technology and you will have the opportunity to gain experience in each of these areas of the 12 months.

Upon joining you will be provided with a structured development plan for the 12 months that will enable you to apply for the Turner & Townsend Graduate Development Program or seeking new job opportunities.  Throughout the internship you will be partnered with a line manager who will provide support & guidance throughout the internship. In addition you will be rotate through the different teams working in the Monitorship to facilitate access to a wide range of experiences.  

As well as ‘on-the-job' learning, you will benefit from technical and behavioral training, providing you with the knowledge and skills to support you in your personal development.  

The Internship provides:

• A structured program to guide you through the development of your technical skills
• Opportunities to work with data and a range of software tools
• Opportunities to work both office based and field-based tasks
• A plan to support and capture your learning and development needs and achievements
• A large cohort of peers to network with, and,
• The tools to track and report your personal development.

Interns will have the opportunity to play an effective role in the NYCHA Monitorship and providing all aspects of our core services. You will support the project team across multiple aspects of the NYCHA Monitorship. During your time with us, you will gain experience working in a large team and mentors to learn our methodologies as well as having the opportunity to manage your own project independently with accountability for delivery and generating income.

The competences you will cover include:

• Data analytics and reporting
• Capital construction monitoring
• Field inspection monitoring
• Organization development and change
• Business process improvement
• Program Management Office

During the internship you will receive training and support to develop your skills alongside your preferred route

The Responsibilities of this internship are

• Shadow and support the teams with a range of tasks
• Visit NYCHA properties to monitor and inspect construction projects
• Support the project management office with track the status of tasks and activities being undertaken by the team
• Enter data into a number of software tools such MS Team, Fulcrum, PowerBI.
• Help undertake research required by each of the teams
• Organize documents as well as support the coordination of internal team

The Requirements of this internship are:

• Interest in the construction or property management industry
• Enrolled in Year-Up
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes and think on one’s feet.
• Must be heading into junior or senior year or are a recent graduate
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets or similar spreadsheet software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What’s in it for you:

• Build your knowledge across a number of service areas and understand and gain knowledge in the wider sectors Turner & Townsend support covering real estate, infrastructure and natural resources and develop the skills to provide commercial, strategic and analytical advice to our clients. 
• Work with our clients to drive positive social and environmental change, encourage innovation and create a sustainable future. 
• Follow a tailored training path that will develop your skills and knowledge for your future career.  
• An opportunity to progress internally and work your way up through the business with opportunities to work on projects across the US and Internationally.  
• As you progress through the Graduate Development Program, gaining insight and experience in the various areas you will be given the opportunity to study for various qualifications, and work towards alignment with one of the industries recognized organization.
• Advice from your dedicated Line Manager, as well our Early Careers Development Team. 

Please also note this is not a remote role as we operate a hybrid working approach you will need to be willing and able to work in the Turner & Townsend New York office and attend meetings and site visits at NYCHA.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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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