Location: New York,NY, USA
Company Description
From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.
With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 133 offices in 49 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced Project Manager to work on a large scale construction program for a prominent client. The role will be responsible to manage the project from startup to completion including but not limited to; design phase, construction phase, commissioning and close out.
The ideal candidate will be resilient, a self-starter, and able to take the initiative and drive activities with limited supervision.
Responsibilities:
* Manage stakeholders including architects, engineers, and supply chain to deliver compliant projects.
* Can analyze, track, and effectively manage critical milestone activities to avoid schedule slip.
* Verify that effective project governance, processes and systems are utilized
* Ensure application of best practice on all projects
* Production of formal project status reports and other reports as required
* Monitor the progress of multiple construction projects simultaneously to ensure that the approved design standards are being applied correctly
* Manage the interface between all suppliers through monthly trackers and weekly reviews
* Manage the flow of project information between the project team through regular meetings and written communications
* Forecast and update key project milestones
* Manage and monitor local design teams in accordance with commission criteria
* Provide technical support to owners, architects, general contractors and regional stakeholders
* Rapid response to RFIs from the field
* Provide expertise for cost control, value engineering, and constructability guidance where required
* Independent review of status reports, drawing submittals, timelines and costs from architects, contractors and suppliers
* Client management - assist in developing excellent working relationships with Clients, with a view towards maximizing new opportunities
* Strategic Thinking - provide advice to project teams on approaches that can be adopted to successfully achieve both clients' objectives and business objectives
* Knowledge management - ensure that key information and learnings generated from each project is captured
* Process improvement - Identify ways to improve internal systems and processes
Pre-construction / Design / Planning:
* Work with GC and AE to create and establish the Master Project Schedule, based on the Critical Path and key milestones.
* Support establishment of the project budget, including soft costs and hard costs.
* Support contract negotiation, typically in concert with the Client's PM and legal counsel.
* Coordinate Design Team activities.
* Ensure AE is completing requirements to meet municipal and AHJ demands.
* Coordinate Constructability review of project documents.
* Coordinate cost estimates working with subs and other vendors for scope gaps/changes.
* Coordinate Value Engineering effort.
Construction:
* Manage GC and other directly contracted vendors by working with the onsite Construction Management team.
* Ensure quality control process - ensuring compliance with required standards.
* Support client culture to ensure project and site is ran according to clients EHS policies.
* Lead procurement activities and coordinate all owner furnished contractor installed equipment.
* Provide report and tracking of project financials, including change order management & cashflow.
* Monitor schedule, tracking and analysis.
* Ensure document control (track and coordinate addenda, bulletins, new drawing sets, clarifications, etc.) process is in place.
* Ensure QA/QC is being followed and report any issues/gaps.
* Ensure tracking of all key project documents, including submittals, RFI's, change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases.
* Coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors working with supply chain and consultants.
Close Out:
* Initiate close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance with the client doc control team, setting timelines and responsibilities.
* Establish close out documentation requirements. Ensure receipt of all close-out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, etc.
* Ensure punch list, substantial completion and final completion process through onsite Construction management team.
* Negotiate, resolve, and close out any outstanding change orders, quality issues or disputes.
* Process and track any final invoices, payment applications, retention payments, etc.
* Prepare and submit final project accounting and budget.
* Assist client in scheduling, coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors, consultants.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or applicable bachelor's degree and or equivalent experience
* Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience
* Strong organizational and management skills - ability to work effectively and collaboratively with the team.
* Strong verbal and written communication.
* Effective presentation skills.
* Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Procore, and construction project management tools.
* Solid track record of managing multiple projects in varying stages simultaneously and the ability to deliver under pressure or fast paced environments is helpful.
* Prior experience in a supervisory position with direct report responsibilities.
* Formal Project Management methods.
Additional Information
* On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
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.
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