Project Manager- Public Higher Education (Construction)

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking a Project Manager with knowledge of Public Higher Education design construction and operations; understanding of owner representation and requirements; knowledge of scheduling cost control and project control techniques; must have excellent written verbal and analytic skills; understands the dynamic and enjoys working in collaborative team project environments. The purpose of this position is to monitor construction projects for clients with direct accountability for project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience working for public or government entities delivering capital improvement projects. Experience with Higher Education or state county and local municipality projects is preferred. This individual should be a self-starter and able to take initiative and drive activities with limited oversight.

The Project Manager coordinates all predesign design procurement preconstruction construction and close-out activities throughout the duration of the project and is the main point of contact between Turner & Townsend Heery the Client the Architect the Contractor and other Consultants.  This position establishes positive client relationships and is responsible for ensuring all aspects of services are delivered at the highest level to ensure the Clients needs are addressed. The Project Manager is responsible for total management of the project including the complete financial management of projects and the achievement of a profitable outcome. The successful applicant will have a proven track record as a Project Manager dealing with new ground up construction as well as additions and interior renovations.

Responsibilities :

• Interfacing with the client and other consultants at all project stages.
• Financial management Ensuring prompt client invoicing and utilizing financial systems in order to monitor and report a projects financial status.
• Project planning including producing the detailed project plan.
• Monitoring and applying performance management techniques.
• Managing the change control process.
• Managing the flow of project information between the team and the client through regular meetings and written communications.
• Preparing formal project budget progress and other reports.
• Maintaining project files in a manner so they may be shared with the project team.
• Quality Control Ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Working to construct proposals for new work or variations for existing projects.
• Develop and deliver progress reports proposals requirements documentation and presentations to various audiences including project team and key stakeholders.
• Assuring key information and data is effectively shared and appropriately retained.
• Identifying opportunities to improve Project Management procedures templates and products referring ideas to the appropriate line manager.
• Identifying and ensuring that the appropriate line manager is aware of quality safety health and environment issues.
• Establishing effective project governance processes and systems to be utilized throughout project.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role which are to be adhered to where applicable.

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Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

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Department / Functional Area : Real Estate

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1